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Senior AccountantE.S. FOX LIMITED • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

E.S. FOX LIMITED • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

For more than 90 years, E.S. Fox Limited (ESFL) has set the standard for safety and quality in the construction and fabrication industry. We have been unique in the industry as the ones who have helped build Canada’s infrastructure. We possess the insight and expertise to stand behind everything we do.

Our Strength is People With a strong commitment to health, safety, and the protection of the environment, ESFL has earned a reputation as a people-first, environmentally conscious and socially responsible provider. Our goal is to foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that all employees feel valued and respected. Our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to create an atmosphere that inspires free thinking, expression, and the promoting of individual differences, valuing the diverse contribution of skills, abilities, and experience.

Why Join Our Team

We offer you a rewarding career opportunity working within the thriving construction industry. We provide comprehensive benefits, including :

  • An attractive health and dental benefits package for you and your family (dependents). Health Care Spending Account and Healthy Living Wellness Account options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Group RSP with employer contribution
  • Competitive compensation
  • Support of professional growth

Our office in Niagara Falls, ON, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team.

Summary of the Role

Reporting to the Corporate Controller / Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and overseeing a broad range of accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information in accordance with GAAP and Canadian tax regulations. This role involves preparing financial reports, supporting audits, maintaining general ledgers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient processes. The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying process improvements, while also mentoring junior staff and supporting operational finance activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer office operating practices such as record keeping systems, forms control and office layout.
  • Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Generate financial reports highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and variances.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts for applicable companies under scope.
  • Ensure timely and accurate filing for HST, EHT, and source deductions.
  • Monitor and support compliance with taxation requirements.
  • Stay current with changes in accounting standards and implement necessary updates.
  • Manage accounting and reporting for various real estate holdings using QuickBooks.

  • Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
  • Coordinate and support external audits, including preparation of working papers and responses to auditor inquiries.
  • Maintain strong internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work closely with the finance team to ensure a collaborative and seamless working environment.
  • Assist in maintaining company programs such as the Fleet Fuel card and Visa card programs.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  • Key Requirements, Experience And Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation or enrollment considered an asset.
  • Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role, with strong knowledge of GAAP, corporate tax, and HST.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, specialized service software) and Microsoft Excel / Word.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
  • Professional, positive attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Attributes

  • Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proactive in identifying process improvements.
  • Competencies

    Integrity / Ethics

    Quality

    Working Safely

    About E.S. Fox Limited

    ESFL is a privately owned, Canadian, multi-trade fabricator and constructor, providing a single-source solution for Industrial, Institutional, Commercial, and Power Generation sectors. ESFL has established reputation for safety, executing high quality workmanship, operational flexibility, efficiency, and timely project completion. As a fully integrated, multi-trade construction firm, ESFL provides clients with a sole source solution for their detailed engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance needs. We are a solutions-based provider that delivers a superior level of service from ‘cradle to grave,’ as we offer multi-trade, service-oriented solutions for all your Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, and Energy products. ESFL continues to be a leader of Canadian strength and tradition for over 9 decades. Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we maintain full-service regional offices in Hamilton, Toronto, Port Robinson, Oshawa, Kincardine, Kingston, Sarnia, and Thunder Bay.

    E.S. Fox Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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