Senior Accountant Job Details | Aecon

Who We Are:

ONxpress Transportation Partners has been selected by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx to lead the charge in modernizing rail service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas with the On-Corridor Works project. We're on a mission to make GO trains faster, greener, and more efficient than ever before.

This project is no small feat - it's complex, it's large-scale, and it's about transforming how people move. But we're not doing it alone. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, along with a strong commitment to safety and making sure everyone has a fair shot at success.

The ONxpress Way

At ONxpress, diversity isn't just a buzzwordit's essential to our success. We're building a team that strives to hear everyone's ideas, no matter who you are or where you come from.

This is an extraordinary project with an extraordinary team! We are proud to offer extensive learning and development opportunities, three (3) weeks paid vacation, RRSP matching, bonus eligibility, benefits starting day one and more to showcase our commitment to the people bringing this project to life.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of something exciting, then we want to hear from you. Let's work together to create a better, brighter future for our communitiesone train ride at a time.

Your role as a Senior Accountant is to ensure proper tracking and analysis of project costs and provide job costing information to project management. This position is located based out of our downtown Toronto office.

You are someone who:

• Prepares monthly financial statements and associated schedules
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset & leases, continuity schedules, depreciation entries under IFRS 16 guidelines
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Prepares cash flow forecasts and planning
• Prepares for financial audit and coordination of audit process, ensures that Internal Audit controls and recommendations are implemented
• Ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements
• Ensures all SAP transactions are booked in timely manner to correct GL accounts and ensures sufficient back up and documentation is attached
• Responsible for coordination and posting of accruals ensuring appropriate justification and back up is obtained
• Reviews GL balances and prepare continuity schedules as required
• Prepares monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Responds to Partner financial personnel on inquiries;
• Assists in development of policies and procedures relating to financial transactions and controls, expenses, etc., contribute to process improvement where needed;
• Liaises with stakeholders to provide financial support as required (Project Controls, Procurement, Client)
• Assists with client audit requirements and complex reconciliations
• Analyzes complex data, prepare summaries, pivots, charts and graphs as required for a variety of requirements as processes develop and requirements are refined;
• Assume additional tasks as project needs evolve

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced Excel skills, data modelling and manipulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success working with internal/external stakeholders.
• Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capacity to work with urgency and adjust priorities to achieve objectives.
• Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, navigate ambiguity, and engage with diverse personalities.
• Solid financial acumen and relevant quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficiency in preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and leasing.
• Ability to calculate to meet IFRS 16 requirements.
• Prior SAP experience, preferably in a construction background.

Connect with us! Learn more about our project here and follow us on LinkedIn for frequent updates.

This position is with ONxpress Civils (CJV aka the Design & Construction team); the project segment responsible for the modernization and modification of the key area network, including countless innovations in the way the regional rail infrastructure is built.

We value diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. If you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, we welcome your application and the opportunity to consider you for the position.

We are an Equal Employer. Should you need any accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact cjv-talentacquisition@onxpress.com.

We do not accept unsolicited agencies resumes.