Accounting Administrator - Construction

Job Description

Our client, a full-service Construction Management Company, is hiring an Accounting Administrator to join their growing Milton office.  This position will play an integral role in accounting for business activities, including managing Accounts Payable and the flow of paperwork from the field staff.

The additional duties will include tracking and categorizing spending, building relationships and liaising with suppliers, implementing new record keeping functions, assisting the Project Estimating staff with rate data entry and other duties.

Who is our client ? Our client is focused on Civil works, providing excavation, grading, site servicing, roadworks, landscaping and hardscaping work.  They are a stable and growing company with long term stability and growth opportunities.  Longevity and growth in the company is a primary objective.

Who are you?  Independent, but a team player, with ideally Construction & QuickBooks experience and a keen interest in growth and development as this role will evolve as the company grows.  You must be a self-starter with strong intuition, a high level of organization and attention to detail.  Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, will be key as well.

Salary : $62,000 per year

Hours of Work : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am - 5 : 00pm (Full-Time)

Responsibilities :

• Receiving, coding and entering invoices, maintaining electronic database.
• Verifying rates against quotes, contracts and PO's.
• Pairing with field documentation and circulating for signatures.
• Making adjustments as required from circulation.
• Verifying accuracy of AP entries including weekly spot check on entry data and project allocations, scanning for duplicates as well as monthly review of expense chart of accounts.
• Liaising with supplier to ensure all required documents for processing payments are on hand, including WSIB, Form1000 and Certificates of Insurance.
• Verifying HST accounts and maintaining supplier account records.
• Processing payment runs.
• Managing credit requests and application to invoices.
• Requesting and maintaining supplier statements.
• Reconciling corporate credit cards and processing expense forms.
• Managing online account access to supplier websites.
• Collecting EFT payment information and maintaining database.
• Liaising with field staff for missing paperwork.
• Administrative filing for payables and proper document and record keeping.
• Responsibility for the overall efficient operations of the office.
• Monitoring time-sheets and income bills.
• Updating both paper and electronic customer files and databases, ensuring accuracy.
• Reviewing time and data management ensuring optimal utilization.
• Daily handling of phone calls, emails, mail and calendar / schedule.
• Additional tasks as required.

Requirements

Benefits

If you are a confident and proficient  Accounting Administrator , this may be the role for you.  This is a great opportunity to join a new company currently on an accelerated growth path, building an exciting and fulfilling career.  CLICK APPLY below to learn more!

We thank all who apply for this position.  We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well".  All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days.

We value diversity!!  We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethic origin, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability.  Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience. Previous construction industry related experience is a strong asset. Full cycle accounting knowledge is an asset. Advanced Quick-books and Microsoft Office proficiency. Independent and self-motivated (quiet and independent work environment) High level of attention to detail combined with strong organization and problem-solving skills. Above average data entry and computer skills. Reliability and dependability is a must. Ability to work well under pressure.