Tasks The General Accountant will be responsible for general accounting functions, including payroll accounting, processing accounts payable, tax, bank account reconciliation and other day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

Prepare and post payroll journal entries, accruals, payroll amounts withdrawals

Reconcile general ledger accounts including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, etc.

Review and reconcile all payroll clearing and government accounts, WSIB, EHT, CRA

Maintain and provide correspondence with outside government agencies when required

Review and process postings for Union dues and government remittances for all payroll accounts

Reconcile banks, cash, credit cards, and process employee expense transactions

Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with government regulations and statutory legislation

Partner with external tax team to support preparing personal tax returns and to ensure compliance with Canadian tax laws, accounting standards and reporting deadlines

Prepare EHT, WHT and T4A-NR summaries, process EHT and withholding tax payments

Record rent, utilities, credit card transactions, bank deposits.

Monitor AR/AP and support tax and regulatory fillings





Assist in month end accounting procedures and year-end audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices. Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications A post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

5+ years progressive experience in accounting, incl. payroll accounting and personal tax activities

CPA designation (or actively working towards it) and/or PCP designations are an asset

Knowledge And Skills

Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel

Experience working with MS Dynamics is an asset

Excellent communications skills, written and spoken

Experience preparing personal tax returns

Solid understanding of accounting principles and Canadian Tax requirements

Ability to multi-task

Excellent time management skills

High attention to detail, a positive attitude, and tact

Able to work well independently or as a team player

Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional manner

Accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred

Knowledge of German is an asset

📌 General Accountant (Winnipeg)
🏢 Strabag
📍 Winnipeg