CA$85,000.00 yearly

Full-time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team at Maccaferri, a leading civil engineering firm specializing in innovative infrastructure projects. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making and business growth. If you’re passionate about working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a robust background in accounting within the engineering or construction industry, we would love to hear from you. This position will be based out of our Cambridge, Ontario location. *Candidates must be either Canadian citizens or Canadian permanent residents who hold a valid U.S. visa and are authorized to travel to the United States as required for the position.

Key Job Responsibilities

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns and ensure timely compliance with tax regulations.
- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, reconcile account balances and review GL activity ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist with daily, weekly and monthly management of bank transactions, cashflow reporting, customer payments and other treasury-related functions.
- Coordinate with project managers and engineers to ensure proper accounting for project costs, including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses.
- Perform budget vs. actual variance analysis and provide actionable insights to senior management for cost control and financial forecasting.
- Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any discrepancies.
- Maintain and monitor cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds for ongoing projects and operational expenses.




- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with accounting principles
- Collaborate with the Executive Team as well as Operational Leaders on various projects as needed
- Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Evaluate best practices and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
- Manage inventory counts, analyze and resolve actual to book inventory difference.

Education and Experience

- Experience with SAP accounting software is a strong plus but not required
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, CPA preferred but not required
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in corporate or public accounting environment
- Experience with GST/HST tax filings and other regulatory and compliance matters specific to Canada
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, including accruals
- Advanced Excel skills, including Vlookups and pivot tables to reconcile and analyze reports and large data sets
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and handle multiple competing priorities
- Honesty and integrity in all financial practices, ensuring transparency, ethical decision-making, and adherence to company values and industry standards.
- Problem solving, attention to detail, project management, organizational and analytical skills required
- Reliability in meeting deadlines and delivering consistent, high-quality results while maintaining a strong sense of accountability and ownership in all tasks.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and collaboration.
- Strong work ethic, consistently going above and beyond to meet project goals, handle challenges, and contribute to the overall success of the company.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, while also work well with others with a coachable, team-oriented attitude.

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