Senior Corporate Accountant
JOB_53460251121591Job type
PermanentLocation
OttawaProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
ConstructionPay
$80k-$85k + 3 weeks vacation + benefit
Accounting Role in Leading Construction Co.
Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic and inclusive workplace? A leading construction company is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join its high-performing finance team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged.
About the Role:
As a Corporate Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, and depreciation.
- Review account balances and ensure accuracy in prepayments, provisions, and intercompany transactions.
- Oversee billing processes such as management fees and chargebacks.
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns (e.g., HST/QST).
- Stay informed on tax regulations and assess their impact on financial operations.
- Support external audits by providing documentation and addressing inquiries.
- Support internal reporting and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop budgets and long-term forecasts.
- Analyze variances and provide insights to guide financial planning.
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives.
- Implement audit recommendations to enhance internal controls.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation is an asset.
- Experience with holding companies and market securities is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage), Unanet, and Microsoft Excel.
- Proven ability to improve processes and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills, especially when presenting financial data to non-financial audiences.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Senior Corporate AccountantJOB_534602511215912025-09-262025-12-25
Talk to Paige Boudreau, the specialist consultant managing this position
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