Sacr\xc3\xa9-Davey is a consulting engineering company providing engineering and project management services in diverse fields of mining, oil and gas, pulp and paper, clean technologies, chemicals, food and beverage and ports and marine. With offices across Canada and the western United States, we offer our clients professional advice and technical expertise to help improve the return on their investments. By thinking creatively and finding innovative approaches, we provide solutions that maximize value for our clients.
Sacr\xc3\xa9-Davey Engineering is currently looking for an experienced Financial Accountant with strong technical skills to join our Finance and Accounting team.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the key to success in this role is to be a mature, responsible and dedicated self-starter who delivers tasks on time, thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays attention to detail.
The role\xe2\x80\x99s primary focus is to provide general Accounting and Project support including Client invoicing.
Responsibilities:
Support preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and variance reports in a multi-currency environment
Ensure accurate and timely processing of all subledger transactions, including AP, AR, and Bank Reconciliations
Support processing of bi-weekly payroll
Perform Treasury functions
Support processing of Client billings and project management
Monitor and follow-up with Clients regarding unpaid billings
Process Government filings such as GST, PST, WCB
Assist in the preparation of the Company\xe2\x80\x99s business plan, budget and forecasting activities
Analyze performance versus budget and investigate variances as required
Monitor operational expenditures in conjunction with approved budgets
Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
Report on project profitability to management
Collaborate with operational managers to support overall department goals and objectives while delivering a high level of internal customer service
Develop and maintain internal controls documentation, processes, practices and procedures
Recommend and implement agreed process improvements
Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconciliations
Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Finance Manager
Maintain confidentiality of organizational information
Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position
Working towards or possessing a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred
Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Ability to perform tasks in a multi currency environment
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong communication skills (verbal and written skills)
Positive, self-motivated, self-starter and a positive attitude
Able to maintain confidentiality and ensure security of information
Bilingual in French and English an asset
Experience in a project based, engineering service industry strongly preferred
Experience with integrated enterprise resource planning (\xe2\x80\x9cERP\xe2\x80\x9d) systems an asset
Knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process
Additional Information
Sacr\xc3\xa9-Davey offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a creative, cohesive work environment and continuous opportunity for development. If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please submit your resume and cover letter, including a description of projects and accomplishments relevant to the position.
Sacr\xc3\xa9-Davey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.