General Accountant

Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is seeking a General Accountant in Surrey, BC.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the accountant will support the Finance department and work closely with the Head Office Accounting Team to ensure all transactions are processed in a timely and professional manner.

The role involves handling highly confidential information in compliance with local privacy legislation and company policy.

• Work with the Senior Accountant to process transactions as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial close, reporting, and general ledger reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports as needed.
• Assist with monthly and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.
• Analyze and post accounting transactions into the accounting system as directed.
• Demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel skills; maintain Excel spreadsheets, updating and validating information.
• Understand and comply with the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain detailed supporting schedules and documentation.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances.
• Ensure reconciliations meet corporate and audit standards and assist with audit inquiries.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as required.

• 24 years corporate or head‑office accounting experience.
• Enrolled in a CPA program (good to have).
• Proven accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skill; competence in MS Office and manufacturing‑related software systems.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Data entry and bookkeeping.
• Organizational skills.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to work with deadlines.
• Accountability and dependability.
• Punctual and timely.
• Initiative.
• Communication skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Interpret and follow instructions.
• Recordkeeping.
• Mathematical and accounting skills.
• Accomplish goals in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Multitask and set priorities effectively.

• Overtime as required.
• Indoor setting; may include standing, sitting, and walking.
• Sitting for extended periods is required.
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.
• Work involves a high degree of concentration, accuracy, problem solving, and working under time constraints.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Limited or no travel.

The anticipated hourly wage for this position is a minimum of $30 per hour (CAD). The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Terus Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, in‑house training, an outstanding work environment, and career advancement opportunities.