Senior Accountant
AECON
- Vancouver, BC
- $75,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
- Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
- Assist with the month end close processes (preparation of journal entries, elimination entries, recurring entries and accruals).
- Review monthly/quarterly deliverables from internal projects or business units.
- Intercompany reconciliation, confirmation of intercompany balances and coordination of transactions.
- Preparation of monthly management report deliverables.
- Assist with internal and external audit activities.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and/or financial statement notes.
- Research IFRS as needed to ensure established Aecon policies and procedures are compliant with IFRS.
- Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes as needed.
- Liaise with other Aecon departments as required.
- Maintain respect, effective communication and relationships with management and staff of all levels.
- Account analysis and preparation of working papers and schedules.
- Assist with new project setup.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience required.
- CPA designation or equivalent required.
- Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.
- Experience with SAP, BPC and Business Objects is valued.
- Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced level in Excel.
- Ability to influence without specific authority.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, deal with ambiguity, and interact with a wide variety of Personalities.
- History of strong personal performance and value add to the business.
- Demonstrated success working with internal/ external stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving.
- Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness.