General Accountant - Construction

Burlington, ON, Canada

CA $ 65,000. (Canadian Dollar)

General Accountant

Location: Burlington, Ontario
Industry: ICI Construction
Company Overview: Our client is a well‑established construction company specializing in Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) projects across Ontario. With a strong reputation for quality, safety, and integrity, they continue to deliver exceptional results on a diverse range of projects. They are seeking a General Accountant to join their growing team and support the company's day‑to‑day financial operations.

The General Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing full‑cycle accounting activities, and supporting the finance function to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment.

• Manage full‑cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and process monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures.
• Support job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting for construction projects.
• Maintain and reconcile sub‑ledgers and prepare supporting schedules as required.
• Prepare and file HST, WSIB, EHT, and other government remittances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and liaise with external accountants during audits.
• Support payroll processing and related journal entries as needed.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the finance and project teams.

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3‑5 years of full‑cycle accounting experience, ideally within the construction or related industry.
• Experience with job costing and project‑based accounting is an asset.
• Proficiency with Sage, Yardi, Jonas, or a similar construction accounting software is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.