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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounting Policiesunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Business Developmentunmatched
- Business Growthunmatched
- Business Processesunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Cash Flowunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Civil Engineeringunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Engineeringunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Setsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- External Auditunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- Financial Regulationsunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Strategyunmatched
- Financial Transactionsunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Pivot Tablesunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Project Engineeringunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Public Accountingunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Retirement Planunmatched
- SAPunmatched
- Tax Regulationsunmatched
- Tax Returnsunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Treasuryunmatched
- Value-Added Tax (VAT)unmatched
- Variance Analysisunmatched
- Vlookupsunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
Description
Our client, a well-established civil engineering firm specializing in innovative infrastructure projects, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team in Cambridge, ON.
This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in engineering or construction to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, lead the close process, and work directly with project managers and engineers on project cost accounting - while contributing strategic financial insight to support business growth.
What our client has to offer:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
#ACC1
This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in engineering or construction to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, lead the close process, and work directly with project managers and engineers on project cost accounting - while contributing strategic financial insight to support business growth.
What our client has to offer:
- Compensation package of $85,000-$100,000, plus an 8-10% annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits and pension program
- A fast-paced, collaborative environment within the engineering/infrastructure sector
- Direct exposure to project accounting, executive leadership, and process improvement initiatives
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies
- Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring timely compliance with tax regulations (including GST/HST)
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, reconciling account balances and reviewing GL activity for accurate financial reporting
- Manage daily, weekly, and monthly bank transactions, cashflow reporting, customer payments, and other treasury-related functions
- Coordinate with project managers and engineers to ensure proper accounting for project costs, including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses
- Perform budget vs. actual variance analysis, providing actionable insights for cost control and financial forecasting
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits, providing documentation and addressing discrepancies
- Maintain and monitor cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for ongoing projects and operations
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls
- Collaborate with the Executive Team and Operational Leaders on various projects as needed
- Manage inventory counts, analyzing and resolving actual-to-book inventory differences
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a corporate or public accounting environment
- Experience with GST/HST tax filings and other Canadian regulatory/compliance matters
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including accruals
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, to reconcile and analyze large data sets
- SAP experience a strong plus but not required
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working cross-functionally with clients and stakeholders
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, and a coachable, team-oriented attitude
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
#ACC1
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Cambridge, ON |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 10 to 19 employees |
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Website | http://www.elby.ca |
About Company
Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.
With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.