Title: General Ledger Accountant
Location: Building Products and Concrete Supply, 75 Cole Avenue Winnipeg
At Building Products, we have built a reputation for providing the highest quality and service to our customers. We have a reputation for meeting the most challenging specifications a job may call for.
We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, with company matching RRSP/DPSP program.
Ideal start date for this position is September 2024.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, as the General Ledger Accountant you are responsible for accounting activities for the business unit. You provide accounting services and expertise that contribute to the success of the company.
This new position was created to primarily cover the core accounting duties of a maternity leave, and will be permanent following the individuals return.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
· Posting manual and automatic journal entries for accounts payables, accounts receivables, fuel, and other general transactions.
· Assisting with preparing month end journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and bank accounts; investigating and resolving discrepancies when required.
· Filing and remitting statutory taxes (GST & PST).
· Preparation of quarterly schedules for our partners and timely submission.
· Examining documents and financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
· Completing reports and analysis to summarize status and trends for internal stakeholders.
· Assisting in year-end reviews, forecasting and budget preparations as needed.
· Providing support to other accounting related activities as required including being cross trained for vacation coverage.
As our ideal candidate, you are…
· Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
· A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
· An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
· Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
· A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.
Essential Requirements
· University Degree in Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
· Enrolled in or seeking to enter the CPA program of studies.
· Minimum 1 year of experience in an accounting or clerical role.
· Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
· Comfortable using Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and accounting software (Great Plains Dynamics or similar accounting software).
Preferred Qualifications
· Enrollment in a CPA program is an asset.
What We Value
· Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
· Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
· Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
· Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
· Staying current with technical job skills.
Work Conditions
You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.
About Us
Building Products & Concrete Supply is a joint venture Between Heidelberg Materials Ltd. and Qualico.
Heidelberg Materials Ltd. is a Multinational producer and supplier of Building Materials with operations around the globe and their North American Head Office is in Dallas, TX. Qualico is a fully integrated real estate development company with offices in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Regina, Saskatoon, Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.
Closing date: September 27, 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably commute to the office, located at 75 Cole Ave in Winnipeg?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-27
