General Accountant - Construction - Burlington

General Accountant

Location: Burlington, Ontario 
Industry: ICI Construction
Company Overview:
Our client is a well-established construction company specializing in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects across Ontario. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, they continue to deliver exceptional results on a diverse range of projects. They are seeking a General Accountant to join their growing team and support the company's day-to-day financial operations.

Position Overview:

The General Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing full-cycle accounting activities, and supporting the finance function to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.

• Prepare and process monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Support job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting for construction projects.

• Maintain and reconcile sub-ledgers and prepare supporting schedules as required.

• Prepare and file HST, WSIB, EHT, and other government remittances.

• Assist with financial statement preparation and liaise with external accountants during audits.

• Support payroll processing and related journal entries as needed.

• Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.

• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance and project teams.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally within the construction or related industry.

• Experience with job costing and project-based accounting is an asset.

• Proficiency with Sage, Yardi, Jonas, or a similar construction accounting software is preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting principles.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.