Overview

Build North is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Junior Accountant to support our accounting and project administration team. The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting functions, with a focus on construction accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, job cost tracking, subcontractor documentation, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

- Assist with construction job costing and project-related accounting activities
- Maintain subcontractor files, insurance certificates, and WSIB documentation
- Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and supplier accounts
- Knowledge of payroll data entry and employee expense tracking
- Monitor and track project budgets, committed costs, and change orders
- Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures payroll processing, T4 summaries, WSIB reporting and reconciliations, and preparation of journal entries
- Maintain organized financial and project records in both digital and physical formats
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports and internal documentation
- Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and internal staff regarding accounting matters
- Manage and administer the employee perks program
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

Qualifications & Requirements

- Diploma or certificate in Accounting,



Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with construction accounting principles, including job costing and progress billing
- Proficiency with Sage 100 Contractor/Sage 100 accounting software is an asset
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, and construction project documentation
- Knowledge of Ontario construction industry processes and terminology
- Familiarity with lien holdbacks, progress draws, and construction-related accounting procedures

Additional Information

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties and responsibilities may be expanded or modified based on the needs of the employer.

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience?
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years of full-cycle bookkeeping experience?
- Do you have a Diploma in Accounting or an equivalent accounting qualification?

Work Location: In person

📌 Junior Accountant (Canada)
🏢 Build North Construction
📍 Canada