Senior Accountant

Surrey, BC
$85,000-100,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

29 days ago

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Manage and supervise team of approximately 3 accountants/clerks/admins to achieve the KPI of function.
Manage financial transactions of all Aggregate Production and Sales.
Subject Matter Expert for the related applications including JWS and JDE for he related activity.
Responsible for all financial transactions related to the Aggregate business units to ensure proper coding and allocation. Review all related transaction to ensure consistent coding as per financial reporting, internal controls and review needs.
Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets along with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and other reporting as needed.
Understand in depth, monitor and report on the various royalty agreements in place.
Lead and reconcile the annual inventory counts for all Aggregate sources.
Ad hoc duties assigned by the Controller

Experience and Knowledge Required for the Role

CPA or working towards CPA designation.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or a similar role, ideally within the construction or aggregate industry.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
A strong work ethic and team-focused approach which is "hands on".
Advanced communication skills (oral, written, and technical).
Computer proficiency.
Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
JWS Apex, JDE, etc.

Transferable Skills

Communication skills
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Conflict resolution skills
Organisational skills
Financial skills

Abilities

Demonstrate professionalism
Results oriented
Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Demonstrate initiative
Multi-task and set priorities effectively
High energy, a strong work ethic, resilience, and versatility
Accomplish goals in a team environment
Attention to detail
Strive for excellence
Possess a positive "can do" attitude
Flexible and adaptive to change

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 CAD per year. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.Information at a GlancePlease enable JavaScriptScreen readers cannot read the following searchable map.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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