Bookkeeper for Construction Company

Job Description

<p>Company Overview</p><p>At Metro Pavement Markings, we take pride in building long-term, trusted relationships with our clients, partners, and communities. Our operations are rooted in integrity, efficiency, and value creation. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Bookkeeper will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities. This position requires hands-on experience with ERP systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to integrate operational and financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and meaningful reporting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Set up new projects/jobs in the ERP system and update operational records daily and weekly.</li><li>Collaborate with Project Managers to support invoicing, reporting, and final inquiries.</li><li>Generate and issue invoices based on Project Manager approvals.</li><li>Prepare monthly revenue variance reports by reconciling ERP and operational system data.</li><li>Track holdbacks and prepare statutory declarations when required.</li><li>Follow up weekly on outstanding customer invoices and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare weekly AR aging reports, escalating overdue accounts according to policy.</li><li>Verify vendor invoice accuracy and process payments via cheque or credit card using 3-way matching (PO, contract, packing slip).</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Maintain internal accounting controls and ensure compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage financial schedules including fixed assets, leases, accruals, and depreciation.</li><li>Reconcile bank, credit card, vendor, customer, and intercompany accounts.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and audit processes.</li><li>Produce timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.</li><li>Provide additional support to the Controller as needed.</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and general accounting.</li><li>Proficiency with QuickBooks, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Solid understanding of job costing and progress billing.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity environment is an asset.</li><li>Effective communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Casual dress</li><li>Dental care</li><li>Extended health care</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application question(s):</p><ul><li>How many years of Accounts Receivable experience?</li><li>How many years of Accounts Payable experience.</li><li>Please briefly descript your Payroll experience.</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Data Entry, AR & AP: 3 years (required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>