Senior Accountant
Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.
Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.
Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.
Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.
Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant – Aggregates, reporting to the Subsidiary Controller, will assist the General Manager Aggregates with the financial reporting requirements and overall management of the financial transactions relating to the Aggregate Activity.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $90000–$100000 CAD per year. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Main Responsibilities
• Manage and supervise team of approximately 3 accountants/clerks/admins to achieve the KPI of function.
• Manage financial transactions of all Aggregate Production and Sales.
• Subject Matter Expert for the related applications including JWS and JDE for he related activity.
• Responsible for all financial transactions related to the Aggregate business units to ensure proper coding and allocation. Review all related transaction to ensure consistent coding as per financial reporting, internal controls and review needs.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budgets along with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and other reporting as needed.
• Understand in depth, monitor and report on the various royalty agreements in place.
• Lead and reconcile the annual inventory counts for all Aggregate sources.
• Ad hoc duties assigned by the Controller
Experience and Knowledge Required for the Role:
• CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accountancy and should have Minimum 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or a similar role ideally within the construction or aggregate industry.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic and team focused approach which is “hands on”.
• Advanced communication skills (oral, written, and technical).
• Computer proficiency
• Microsoft Office- Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,
• JWS Apex, JDE etc.
Transferable Skills
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Organisational skills
• Financial Skills
Abilities
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Results oriented
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate initiative
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• High energy, a strong work ethic, resilience, and versatility
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Strive for excellence
• Possess a positive “can do” attitude
• Flexible and adaptive to change
Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
