Junior Accountant

Role Overview

• Provide financial and cost control support for various business units within the Utilities group
• Support job cost analysis and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
• Assist with the month-end close process including preparation of journal entries for divisional financial statements, elimination entries, recurring entries, and accruals
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports including financial statements and supporting schedules
• Complete monthly inter-company reconciliations and confirmations with other Aecon divisions
• Prepare monthly joint venture billings and perform associated reconciliations
• Post regional and corporate overheads to job cost
• Perform account analysis and prepare working papers and schedules
• Support interim and year-end audit activities and reporting requirements
• Assist with client reporting
• Support preparation of the business plan and quarterly forecasts including entering and maintaining budgets and forecasts in the accounting system
• Perform reconciliations and variance analysis ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Build and maintain Excel reporting models used for monthly and quarterly reporting
• Document processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the function
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned

Requirements

• Related post-secondary education and actively working toward an accounting designation such as CPA, CGA, CMA, or CA
• Minimum 1 year of construction accounting experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills considered a strong asset
• Experience with computerized accounting systems related to project costing with SAP experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to maintain commitments to internal and external stakeholders
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to convey information and clarify requirements both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Support for mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)