Construction Project Bookkeeper

Construction Project Bookkeeper for construction company client, North York office.

Marberg Job Number: 2045.
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent.
Start Date: ASAP.
Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 per annum, plus full benefits.
Regular Work Hours: FULL-TIME WORK HOURS – 8:30 am and 5 pm with .5 hour lunch break, Monday to Friday (40 work hours per week).
Work Location: 100% onsite at Client’s North York office, near TTC station and with free parking available.

Responsibilities Summary:
To provide full-cycle bookkeeping, billings, and payroll services for construction project management team.

• Prepare project financial statements and reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow, budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with all GAAP and tax regulations.  
• Handle all accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank deposit processes.
• Administer full cycle hourly and salaried payrolls using ADP systems.  Review timesheets in order to prepare client billings statements.
• Process project billings and expense allocations.  
• Process government remittances including HST, Corporate Tax, EHT, WSIB, etc.
• Contracts administration including review of Statutory Declarations and Holdbacks, payments statements, and outstanding balances.
• Assist job costing budgets, variance analyses, and cash flow management plans.
• Prepare month-end and year-end schedules and working papers.
• Additional project accounting, bookkeeping and payroll processing responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:
Education: Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline, or applicable combination of work experience and education.
Preferred Work Experience: At least 6+ years of full cycle bookkeeping experience.
Preferred Sector Experience: Construction sector experience preferred.

Technical and Language Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency in Quickbooks (will be tested).
• Proficiency in ADP payroll systems (may be tested).
• Proficiency in MSOffice including advanced Excel (will be tested).
• Strong data entry skills (will be tested).
• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal, including strong business writing skills and polished, professional telephone manners.

Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:

• Thorough understanding of cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and project management processes.
• Familiarity with the Construction Lien Act.
• Punctual, responsible, and reliable. Demonstrated record of professional conduct.
• Pleasant and courteous: demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization.
• Proven ability to professionally handle confidential information and exercise good judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
• Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities prior to assignment start.
• Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
• Satisfactory Background Checks, Technical Skills Evaluations, and Employment References as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians.  Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community.