Accounts Payable Specialist, Project Accounting - Vancouver, Canada - Amacon

Amacon

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About Us

Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada's most influential real estate development and construction firms.

With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Project Accounting, the Project Accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of project accounting

Primary responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable; review, organize, track, and process a highvolume of vendor invoices ensuring accuracy, documentation, and authorization
Coordinate signing of cheques
Review and setup of contracts and commitments for assigned projects
Respond to queries from project managers and other team members inside and outside of accounting
Assist in the preparation of various reconciliations including credit cards, commissions, contracts, holdbacks, and chargebacks on a regular basis, and, investigate discrepancies
Perform support functions including filing, scanning and other ad hoc requests
Ensure that the Policies and Procedures of the Accounting Department are adhered to as well as all regulatory requirements
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all team members inside and outside of accounting at all levels within the organization
Other duties and tasks as assigned by Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Postsecondary diploma or degree and working towards an accounting designation
Experience: 1 + years' accounting experience in a development and construction accounting environment
Strong time management and organizational skills. Ability to meet tight timelines while managing multiple projects and priorities effectively
Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Internal control oriented
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Willing to take on new tasks and projects with a team based focus
Ability to work in a fastpaced work environment

Work Schedule
This full time position works 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday and is located in downtown Vancouver.

Amacon is an equal opportunity employer who offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

We thank you for your interest in this position but only those who are short-listed for an interview will be contacted.