Intermediate Accountant

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves.????  

We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all the projects we are involved in.?? 

We are seeking an Intermediate Accountant who is aspiring to reach their potential. Reporting to the Controller, the Associate Accountant will be an integral part of the Business Intelligence team reporting, budgeting, analysis, and compliance.

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The Intermediate Accountant will be integral to our financial strategy and operations. You'll assist the Controller in managing accounting practices, maintaining fiscal records, and preparing detailed financial reports. This role involves overseeing general accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary controls. If you're detail-oriented with a passion for financial excellence, apply now and help drive our company's success.

How you will make an IMPACT 

• Knowledge of ASPE, project accounting, financial account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Assist in monthly accounting procedures and deliverables, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reports in compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile bank transactions on a weekly basis.
• Prepare entries for capital lease, operating lease, and loan payments.
• Record monthly PP&E depreciation entries.
• Assist with year-end working papers and preparation for any audits or independent reviews.
• Assist in maintaining policy and procedure documentation for complex financial and accounting issues.
• Furnish internal reports, revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient and furnish external reports as necessary.
• Assist with providing effective financial controls for the organization.
• Handle monthly reconciliation of PP&E additions and disposals.
• Cost monthly inventory usage to projects.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and maintain GL balances.
• Adhere to all applicable federal and provincial regulations and company policies.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and controls.
• Perform other duties relevant to the position as required.

How you WOW us

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates a high degree of organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of critical thinking and analysis.
• Degree or Diploma, preferably in accounting, business or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience.
• Experience in auditing, financial reporting, cost accounting, or general accounting.
• A team player able to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners.

How we TAKE CARE of our PEOPLE 

• Highly competitive wage
• Paid vacation 
• Performance Bonuses
• Company paid benefits 
• A team member-focused culture with a common goal of finding out what we can do and reaching our potential.
• Skill building, training opportunities, career support
• We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, and so much more! 

Visit us at: www.j-aar.com  

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

J-AAR welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please contact the People and Culture Department.  

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