General Accountant Job at Soletanche Bachy Canada Inc.
With over 120 years of experience in North America, Soletanche Bachy Canada (“SB Canada”) is an established leader in the deep foundations industry. Through our affiliation with the Soletanche Freyssinet group of companies, SB Canada combines local experience with international expertise and can confidently say “Build on Us”. Our employees enjoy a safe and stable work environment and a culture based on integrity, teamwork and passion for our jobs.
By joining our team, you will become part of a growing company with opportunities to build strong relationships with industry leaders from around the world. We are committed to career development and offer a competitive compensation package along with Flexible Health and Dental benefits, a Health and Wellness plan, an RRSP program and more.
SB Canada is currently seeking a permanent, full time General Accountant to join our organization. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the General Accountant is responsible for planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activities and preparing periodic reports.
This position will be based in our head office in Hamilton, ON.
As a General Accountant, the Employee is required to perform the following duties:
General Accountant - Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
· The General Accountant will be responsible for: planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activities and preparing periodic reports.
· Maintain financial control and performance reporting system in accordance with company policies and procedures.
· Maintain and enforce appropriate internal control of financial and operational processes.
· Maintain fixed asset schedules, prepare and post depreciation entries.
· Prepare monthly inter-company invoices & reconciliations.
· Prepare & post various month end journal entries.
· Reconcile general ledger accounts and take action to correct items.
· Assist with Business Unit monthly financial package.
· Assist in preparation of forecasts, budgets, and special reports as required.
· Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
· Assist external audit engagements.
· Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
· Degree in business with an accounting major, a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.
· Excellent understanding and thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and controls.
· Preferred: Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in a construction or manufacturing environment.
· Ability to work independently, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines in a timely and effective manner.
· Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team.
· Detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Must have superior excel and computer skills.
· Previous experience with Oracle is considered an asset.
· Previous experience working in a multi-divisional, multi-currency company, that had inter-company transactions is considered an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting for Construction company: 3 years (preferred)
- Accounting for Manufacturing company: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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