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Sales Training Accounting Recruitment Sage

Job Specifications

We are hiring a Project Accountant for a one-year maternity leave contract for our boutique-sized property developer client in Vancouver, BC. Our client has made a reputable name for themselves within the province of BC and the Fraser Valley more specifically. The ideal Project Accountant will have 3+ years of experience, familiarity with Sage 300, and construction/development/real estate industry experience.

About the role
The Project Accountant (Maternity leave contract) will work collaboratively with the operations and finance team to best support the business, ensuring efficient project delivery, management, and control. Accountable for all aspects of accounting, the Project Accountant will work proactively to deliver solutions and services to the business.

Responsibilities
Develop your existing knowledge of a residential real estate development company including full cycle accounting tasks, job cost forecasting, property acquisitions, land development, construction and more. The successful candidate will also have full ownership of their projects from development to sales stage.
Full cycle accounting for assigned projects
Prepare month-end journal entries for assigned portfolio
Prepare monthly operational reporting packages
Prepare GST reconciliation and remittances
Prepare year-end working papers
Recommend process improvements
Performing month-end closing tasks, including WIP (Work in progress) adjustments, etc.
Oversee billing and cash collection
Assisting with training of junior staff members
Requirements
3+ years of experience in accounting (real estate experience preferred)
Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on MS Excel)
Experience with Sage300
Budgeting and cost analysis experience are considered an asset
Looking for a passionate candidate who is interested in projects and ownership of "their project"
This is a Maternity leave contract, and we are seeking candidates who are able to commit to the duration of the contract.
Compensation
$70,000 - $85,000 annual (depending on experience)
Annual bonus / Annual performance review
3 weeks' vacation
Extended health benefits

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

About the Company

Aplin is a private, family and employee-owned Canadian corporation founded in Alberta in 1975. An award-winning staffing and recruiting agency that stands apart for quality results, we have proudly fulfilled talent demands and advanced careers for over 45 years. Our mission is to create value at every opportunity in all interactions with our clients, candidates, colleagues, and even our communities. We build strong connections and leverage our networks to ensure success by having a deep understanding of the professional nee... Know more