Job Description

Job Title: Accountant

Reporting To: Assistant Controller

Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Taggart Group of Companies

A family business that\xe2\x80\x99s been around for more than 75 years, the Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management t. We develop commercial, residential, and industrial property for our own account and for third party developers. We own, manage, and work collaboratively on commercial and residential investment properties. We enjoy a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and cooperation, and offer our clients the many benefits of vertical integration.

Position Summary:

In this hands-on role, the Accountant assists the Accounting Manager and other members of the Accounting department in performing various accounting tasks and reconciliations on a timely and accurate basis in accordance with company policies and internal controls. The Accountant also plays a key role in ensuring that documented process and controls are followed and will support the department in implementing planned future changes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain and process standard monthly journal entries.
• Maintain the capital assets ledger and process monthly transactions to record amortization.
• Maintain and reconcile various general ledger accounts, including bank, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Prepare monthly working papers for non-job sections of the month-end file, ensuring sub-legers are in balance.
• Clear cheques and bank reconciliations on a daily basis, following up on unusual items in a timely manner.
• Post daily cash receipts in ERP system.
• Prepare monthly HST return files for review and assist with the preparation of various annual filings.
• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts, reports, and schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end audit file sections relating to non-job accounts.
• Review monthly supplier account reconciliations prior to cheque preparation.
• Support the accounting payable clerk in the day-to-day accounting activities, and other members of the team as needed.
• Ensure established processes and policies are adhered to, reporting any discrepancies to the Accounting Manager.
• All other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 2-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant work experience.
• Post-Secondary education in Accounting is required.
• Strong ability to analyze and problem-solve.
• Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient use of various software, including Microsoft Office.
• Experience using an ERP system or other complex accounting system.
• Experience in a multi-company environment is considered an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Repetitive work.
• This role may require overtime.

Application
All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: . Any questions regarding the position can be directed to . We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information on our company, please visit: .

Accommodation
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to with your request. Your information will be treated as confidential.

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