Berkim Construction Inc., located at 72 Jutland Rd, unit 22, Etobicoke, ON, is a well-established boutique
construction firm focusing on safe and efficient project delivery.
We seek a high-achieving Project Accountant/Accounting Administrator who will work closely with the VP and
senior leadership to help drive the business forward. The team is collaborative and hands-on, all focusing on a
common goal. This role will encompass various accounting and administration duties across the construction
project cycle. The successful candidate will manage accounting systems and processes, focus on accounts
receivable/payable, generate and assess financial reports, and develop and organize other accounting and finance-
related activities as required.
Job Description:
• Setting up the chosen project management, invoicing, and accounting software (Jonas Software and Procore);
- Administrating the POs and contracts in the Jonas Software and Procore;
- Processing monthly transactions by reviewing, verifying and post-trading contractor billings at strict deadlines;
- Managing AP payments coordinated with client payments and bank accounts;
- Communicating with vendors regarding payment status and internally for rushed payments etc;
- Maintaining communication and documentation with staff regarding internal control procedures, such as
progress draw;
- Generating accounting and financial reports and providing insightful analysis to senior management;
- Preparing budget forecasting to present results to the Executive team;
- Developing cost findings closely with the Vice-President, while maintaining positive cash flow;
- Prepare proforma analysis on potential new deals to be reviewed by management;
- Preparing financial and government regulatory filings, such as payroll remittances, t-slips (T4, T4A, T5,
T3), WSIB, EHT and Labour Pension Plan filing and remittance;
- Processing year-end adjustment entries;
- Preparing bank reconciliations, credit card bookkeeping, and filing HST/GST returns monthly;
- Supporting external accountant in regular reporting, including year-end procedures;
- Acting as the first point of contact with clients, third parties and stakeholders; and
- Other various ad hoc reporting and office administration duties as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
- Worker health and safety certificate
- First Aid and CPR certificate
- 5 years minimum primary developing and administrating accounting systems and processes is required
- 1 year of experience in the construction or real estate development industry is required
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
- Excellent skill in all Microsoft Office applications
- Able to develop comprehensive working project schedules with Microsoft Project
- Ability to set, use and administrate Jonas Construction Software and Procore Management Software
- Must be able to self-motivate within a small team and use own initiative
- Must be able to think independently and make sound decisions
- Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must possess solid oral and written skills in the English language
- Must be able to work flexible and extended hours as required.
Work Conditions
- Job Title: Project Accountant / Accounting Administrator
- Language of Work: English
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Wage: $38.46 to $ 42.66 per hour (to be negotiated based on experience). A performance bonus may be
available.
