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Exciting Opportunity for an Accountant in Construction

Join Us at Northern Industrial Construction Ltd. (NIC) and be an Integral Part of Key Projects in the Canadian Arctic!

Are you a skilled Accountant with a passion for out-of-the-box management of projects in remote, awe-inspiring locations? If you're looking for an adventure and the chance to make a tangible impact on communities in Canada's North, NIC wants you to join our expanding team!

What’s In It for You:

- Professional Development: Develop skills that will set you apart in the construction industry with hands-on experience in project management, logistics, and construction in a remote environment.
- Personal Satisfaction: Feel a sense of pride in knowing your work has a direct and immediate impact on improving the lives of people in the communities where we work.
- Unique Adventure: Live and work in some of the most beautiful, remote locations in Canada, surrounded by breathtaking Arctic landscapes.
- Rewarding Work: Play a critical role in the construction of vital infrastructure that benefits communities, providing long-term solutions that make a real difference.

Position Type & Location

- This is a full-time, in-person position at our office located in Exeter, ON.
- The working schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Job Description

The Role: Reporting to the leadership team, the Accountant works closely with the management, accounting, operations, and field teams. The accountant plays a crucial role in ensuring consistent accounting practices, accurate execution in project accounting and payroll, month-end, year-end, taxes, financial and compliant reporting,

The ideal candidate will possess solid accounting and analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support the company's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Financial Reporting





- Maintain books of accounts (including but not limited to preparing checks, coding and posting invoices, preparing deposits, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and petty cash)
- Oversee accounts payable
- Manage, reconcile, and post all company credit cards
- Complete monthly reconciliation for all accounts
- Prepare monthly financial statements and contract analysis
- Prepare quarterly management reports
- Coordinate year-end preparation and prepare year-end statements with external accountants

Subcontract Management

- Process subcontracts and subcontract payables
- Reconcile subcontract accounts for the final release and prepare final documentation

Project Accounting & Project Manager Support

- Post and manage all billings and accounts receivable
- Cost coding and reallocation, monthly accrual
- Prepare monthly work-in-progress reports and financial reports
- Inform and address any inconsistencies or issues with Project Managers

Payroll & Benefits

- Oversee payroll functions
- Prepare and process payroll deductions and T4 statements
- Prepare pension plan contribution report

Taxes & Compliance

- Prepare and file GST returns and federal and provincial income tax returns
- Maintain accounting policies and procedures, and fiscal records
- Stat Declaration & WSCC documentation

Other Duties

- Maintain a professional and strong relationship with banks
- Prepare other miscellaneous reporting as required
- Perform other duties as necessary

Qualifications & Requirements:

- A degree or diploma in accounting
- 3-5 years of experience in accounting in the construction industry




- Highly proficient in accounting software, Sage 100 Contractor is required
- Excellent working knowledge in Microsoft software such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all departments and project managers
- Great written and verbal communication skills
- High level of initiative and keen interest in problem-solving
- Highly level of attention to details and accuracy
- Strong time management skills with a proven record of meeting tight deadlines
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable transportation to and from the office if not based in Exeter, ON

At NIC, we offer:

- Market-competitive salary
- Extended health and dental benefits after 3 months
- RRSP benefits after 1 year of employment
- A minimum of two (2) weeks paid vacation per annum.
- Two-week shutdown over Christmas.
- Community involvement and team engagement
- Opportunities for training and career advancement.

About NIC: At NIC, we don't just build structures – we craft experiences in some of Canada's most remote NWT and Nunavut communities. Our teams possess an adventurous spirit, eager to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic while constructing residential, industrial, and institutional projects. We are proud to create lasting, positive change through projects that directly improve the quality of life for the communities in which we work.

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- When are you available to start if offered the position?
- What is your target salary (range)?
- Are you willing to travel to the NWT or BC infrequently as needed (for example for training and/or year-end preparation)?

Experience:

- Sage 100 Contractor: 1 year (required)
- Construction Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Construction Accountant (Exeter)
🏢 Northern Industrial Construction
📍 Exeter