Job Summary:

This role is essential in maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing job costing, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction bookkeeping and will work closely with leadership to provide financial insights that support efficient project execution and overall business success.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting

Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including processing invoices, payments, and collections

Prepare and process progress billings and holdbacks, in accordance with contract terms

Conduct job costing, tracking expenses by project and ensuring cost allocations align with budgets weekly, monthly, and end of job.

Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports

Reconcile Bank accounts and credit cards

Ensure compliance with tax regulations, preparing and filing HST/GST, payroll remittances, and other statutory reports.

Maintain records and assist in audits or financial reviews as needed.

Maintain financial records and document retention in accordance with company policies.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the CFO

Provide support in special projects and financial analysis as needed

Qualifications:

5+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing and progress billing

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Familiarity with provincial/federal tax regulations, WSIB, and compliance requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Competencies:

Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies

Integrity: Maintain confidentiality and integrity in handling financial information

Team Player: Work collaboratively with the finance team and other departments

Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure

Work Environment:

Overtime is required during peak periods, such as month-end or year-end

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Empire Roofing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.