Position : General Accountant

Location : Markham

Structure : Full-time position, hybrid work option

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Southern Ontario FMO Accounting & Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Black & McDonald Limited is actively seeking a General Accountant to support the Southern Ontario FMO Region's Accounting and Finance Team, located in Markham, Ontario. Reporting to the Regional Controller, the General Accountant primary areas of responsibility will consist of ongoing performance and monitoring of job costing functions in support of regional business activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Use JD Edwards to prepare and post manual cost transfers, salary recovery worksheets, truck recoveries, and any recurring recoveries for accurate job costingAssisting in cost control through monitoring material, labour, and subcontractor costs for Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) jobs are in line with established budgets and forecastsMonitor work order processes to ensure any work order exceptions, unbilled purchase orders, and issues with mark-up tables for all FMO work orders are addressedAssist in matching and coding vendor invoices, expenses, costing, and other payments in BaswareReconciling and matching corporate credit card statements to receipts and ensure accurate costing of expense to business unitsPrepare monthly bank reconciliation of SOFMO, National FMO and other company accounts as necessary, and follow up on unreconciled items, unposted cash receipts, or rejected paymentsParticipate in month-end WIP reviewsProvide job cost information for month end, quarter end and year end closeAssist in reviewing trial balance, and assist preparing and analysing lead sheets; follow up on reconciling itemsGST/HST and other government filing and remittances and necessaryFlag any potential risks and concerns and bring to monthly review meetingsAssist with any other monthly reporting requirements as directed by controller(s)Assist in reviewing and uploading annual budget and quarterly forecasts once approved by senior management and controller(s)Assist with quarterly reporting requirements as directed by controller(s)Assist with any year end audit requirementsAssist with general year end closing as directed by controller(s)Post-secondary education in accounting/finance or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

2-5 years proven experience with budgetary preparation and maintenance in a construction settingAdvanced user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)Advanced used of JD EdwardsExcellent time management skillsStrong organizational skillsExcellent communication skills – both verbal and writtenAbility to work independently, and holds self and others accountableProven ability to problem solve

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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