Accounts Receivable Administrator - Hamilton, Canada - Walters Group Inc

Walters Group Inc

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Walters Group is a family-owned steel construction company that designs, fabricates, and constructs unique and complex commercial and industrial projects throughout North America.

With over 65 years of experience, Walters ensures high quality results through our passion and commitment to every project. Our head office is located in Hamilton and we have multiple fabrication plants in Hamilton, Stoney Creek and Princeton.

As Walters grows and expands into new markets, we are seeking to welcome aspiring and driven individuals to our team who share our passion, vision, and values.

At Walters, we build history, and we are incredibly proud of our projects, to name a few
Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, ON, the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines, ON, The Bow in Calgary, AB, and the Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, MB._
We're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for, including Canada's Best Managed and Great Place to Work Certified. We're committed to supporting and developing our teams. We also ensure a positive, safe, collaborative work environment with ample personal and career development opportunities._
If you want to be a part of our team read on and apply. Even if you feel like you don't meet all criteria, please give it a shot, and still apply._

About the Position:

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Accounts Receivable Adminsitrator will be responsible for but not limited to:

Project Billing package preparation, accounting for revenue and monitoring accounts receivable collection. Completes customer billings and works closely with the Project Manager to ensure accurate and timely submissions. Reconciles sales and accounts receivable for relevant entities.
Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company's procedures and ensures all financial processes are compliant with regulatory and legislative requirements.
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules.
Supports external audit by providing schedules and reconciliations as required.
Works with the Corporate Controller in continuously finding ways to automate processes that will minimize processing time and provide management with better analytics for decision making by assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations, and implementing new processes.
Responsible for recording transactions, reconciling accounts as it relates to Accounts Receivable
Presents research findings, makes recommendations to ensure compliance
Registers applicable Walters' companies in new provinces and states.

Work Location:

Head office located in Hamilton, ON.

Position Requirements:

Required:

A College Diploma or University Degree in accounting, business administration, or related field.

Desired:

Working towards an Accounting designation (CMA, CGA or CA), or an equivalent combination of related experience and education
Minimum three (3) years experience in accounting/finance
Construction industry related experience, project based accounting experience considered an asset

Skills and Competency Requirements:

Knowledge of and ability to operate and manage computerized financial, and spreadsheet and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of relevant legislative and regulatory policies and procedures
A team player, who can interrelate and operate effectively with peers and other associates within a collegial, yet demanding, work environment
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Decision Making Skills
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Ability to meet tight deadlines and changing priorities
Effective verbal, written and listening skills
Organization Skills

Compensation Package:

Negotiable salary based on experience.
Vacation.
Paid sick and Bereavement leaves.
Flexible extended health and dental care packages.
Employee Assistance Program.
RRSP Matching.
Profit Sharing.
Employee Family Scholarship Program.
Tuition support (Apprentice, Continued Education)
Values in Action (ViA)

- participating in charity events coordinated by employees. As well as team bonding activities.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs._

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