Accounts Manager - Mississauga, Canada - Howe Gastmeier Chapnik Limited

Howe Gastmeier Chapnik Limited

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your opportunity

As our new Accounts Manager, you'll work with senior management to oversee a significant portion of our finance/accounting and administrative functions.

With the assistance of an Invoicing Specialist, your primary focus will be maintaining smooth and consistent flow of accounts receivable/payables, while monitoring and reporting key financial metrics to senior managers.

To support the continued expansion of our operations, you'll assist in identifying opportunities and implementing strategies for streamlining all facets of our finance/accounting and administrative functions.

Our team moves quickly, so we need someone who builds trust through competence, and brings initiative and tenacity to everything they do.

Your team

Your key functions & responsibilities

Managing all facets of our invoicing systems and processes and supervising the Invoicing Specialist
Preparing and maintaining project budgets, liaising with engineers to monitor project spends and interfacing with client invoicing portals
Pursuing collections on priority accounts and keeping our engineers apprised of overdue accounts with work in progress
Compiling and sorting documents, such as invoices and checks and substantiating business transactions
Monitoring and preparation of monthly reports on key financial metrics
Developing and maintaining systems and procedures related to finance, accounting and administrative functions (including identifying opportunities and implementing strategies for streamlining and improving) while ensuring consistency across the organization
Assisting with review of client contracts/terms, nondisclosure agreements, etc.
Overseeing daytoday administrative functions
Onboarding and training of new staff on administrative policies and procedures
Working with senior management as needed on special projects/initiatives related to the role

Your characteristics, skills & knowledge

Maintain a professional attitude and positive outlook while working independently, responsibly and proactively with mínimal supervision
Dedicated to meeting deadlines while completing accurate, highquality work
Manage time well and can prioritize effectively and adapt to changing workloads
Able to develop innovative solutions when encountering unexpected challenges or roadblocks
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate with various business stakeholders (senior management, engineering staff, clients, etc.).
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel in particular
Knowledge of Sage or BQE/CORE is considered a significant asset

Your education & career experience

A university degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field is required
At least five years of professional experience is required
Experience in a Professional Services consulting firm (engineering/environmental/planning) is considered an asset, as is supervisory experience

More about us and what we offer
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. All our employees share a strong commitment to excellence in our work, client satisfaction and a strong work ethic.

But we also take the time to balance work with downtime activities that foster strong relationships among co-workers and good health.

We are an enthusiastic, cooperative, and supportive team focused on embracing and nurturing the unique talents and strengths of each of our team members to deliver innovative solutions that have a positive impact on our clients and the communities they operate in and serve.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are key priorities at HGC Engineering and we are committed to a workplace environment that is fair, accessible and respectful for all employees.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits: