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Accounting Specialist
Posted: 04/22/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 6788
Pay Rate: 65,000-75,000
Job Description
Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing organization in the construction industry, is looking to add a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Specialist to their team in the KW Region. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role that blends both accounting and operational responsibilities, offering strong potential for growth and career progression within a real estate and development-focused environment.
This candidate will bring hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, along with a strong understanding of construction and real estate-related accounting processes, including progress billings, job costing, project-based accounting, and reconciliations tied to development projects.
If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions will directly support project performance and development initiatives, this role offers the chance to play a key part in driving financial accuracy and supporting the organization’s continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
#ACC1 This posting represents an active vacancy within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply today. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we may utilize AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
This candidate will bring hands-on experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, along with a strong understanding of construction and real estate-related accounting processes, including progress billings, job costing, project-based accounting, and reconciliations tied to development projects.
If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions will directly support project performance and development initiatives, this role offers the chance to play a key part in driving financial accuracy and supporting the organization’s continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounts Receivable & Invoicing: Manage customer invoicing in strict accordance with contract terms and company policy, meticulously track and post incoming payments, monitor AR aging, implement proactive collection strategies, negotiate payment arrangements as needed, and drive down Days Sales Outstanding.
- Expertly resolve billing discrepancies through collaborative efforts with Operations/Project Managers and customers.
- Month-End Close & Account Schedules: Prepare comprehensive monthly schedules and reconciliations for accruals, prepaids, deposits, deferred revenue, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, recording additions/disposals, and calculating & posting depreciation.
- Reconcile subledgers to the General Ledger (AR, AP, payroll clearing, bank/credit cards) and support period-end journal entries, while also assisting with trial balance reviews and variance analysis versus budget/forecast.
- Statutory Filings & Compliance: Oversee the preparation and filing of various tax returns and remittances, including GST/HST, WSIB reports/remittances, and Employer Health Tax calculations, instalments, and annual returns.
- Support payroll source deductions (CPP/EI/Income Tax) reconciliation and remittance checks in collaboration with the payroll provider, and assist with other periodic filings
- Maintain organized working papers and evidence to support filings and audits is crucial.
- Reporting, Tools & Process Improvement: Generate routine dashboards and reports such as A/R aging, collections status, and cash receipts for the Accounting Manager.
- Actively contribute to process improvements that enhance accuracy, timeliness, and internal controls, while meticulously maintaining organized financial records and documentation.
- Cross-Functional Support: Provide essential assistance when required with accounts payable and expense processing.
- Partner closely with Operations/Project teams on job costing, change orders, and invoice backup packages, and offer ad hoc administrative support to Accounting and Operations as needed.
- Support external accountant/auditor requests by preparing schedules and backing documents.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience, and must have AP and AR exposure
- Experience in construction is a must
- Enrolled in CPA is considered a significant asset
- Experience with invoicing, AR collections, and month-end reconciliations
- Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach
#ACC1 This posting represents an active vacancy within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply today. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we may utilize AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
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Shannon Breit
Manager, Recruitment Services
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