Junior Accountant

Position: Junior Accountant (Contract)
WHAT'S THE JOB?
ASPECT Structural Engineers is in search of a Junior Accountant (Accounts Receivable & Billing) to join our global team. The role is a 12-18-month maternity leave coverage contract. This role reports to the Controller and is based in Vancouver, BC.

A BIT ABOUT THE PERSON WHO WILL EXCEL IN THIS ROLE
You are a detail-oriented and organized individual with a strong foundation in invoicing and receivables management as well as accounting. You excel at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and are committed to maintaining accuracy in all financial matters. Joining our team at a growing structural engineering firm excites you, as you see it as an opportunity to contribute to and grow within a dynamic environment.

People often praise your organizational and communication skills and your ability to build trusted relationships with clients and team members. You are proactive in seeking solutions and enjoy collaborating with different departments to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Your experience with billing, collections, bookkeeping and month-end accounting tasks will be crucial in supporting our projects and operations.

You are passionate about the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, or at least intrigued by it, and appreciate the chance to work in a field where you can see the tangible impact of your efforts. Your commitment to excellence and timeliness in client relations and your ability to adapt to various financial tasks will make you a key asset to our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Ensure invoices are issued accurately and within defined billing timelines. You will prepare pre-billing reports for project manager review, and work with them and the controller to create and distribute invoices to our clients that reflect work performed in the previous month.

Proactively manage receivables and collections, including consistent follow-up on overdue accounts, working with PMs to resolve billing issues, and driving timely cash collection. Creation of project AR reports to keep engineering teams informed with the state of accounts receivable. Communicate actively with clients by sending reminders and statements, following up with overdue accounts, and answering any billing-related inquiries.

Financial management of projects, which includes but is not limited to supporting with project setup, data maintenance, and project closure.

Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations, recurring journal entries as part of the month-end close, and prepare consolidated balance sheet schedules for review.

Assist with year-end file preparation, including reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Provide administrative, financial, and operational support to other departments, including Marketing, Production, IT and HR.

Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.

Ensure accurate and timely financial information is available for decision-making.

Ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Controller or Director of Finance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Enrolled or planning to pursue a CPA would be an asset, but not essential

Min 1-3 years of relevant work experience

Strong understanding of accounting principles

Results oriented with the strong ability to set goals, create/implement action plans and monitor progress towards goals

Strong time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills

High level of computer literacy including intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as Accounting reporting software:
Quick Books, Power BI, or CMap (Project management system)

Cooperative team player who works with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness

High attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction

Excellent business acumen, customer service, and communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong ability to build relationships with management and team members

Possess a growth mindset i.e.: learn new things, adapt to change

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced,…