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Job Order #: 5397549

NOC: 1111
Employer Name:
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Posted Date:
21-Oct-2014
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
Post Graduate
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
21-Nov-2014
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Contact Name:
Alex Lefebvre
Contact Email:
alex.lefebvre@lafarge.com


Description

OBJECTIVE:
The Operational Accountant is a position that facilitates the accounting structure for the construction product line. The position will report to the Operations Analyst and Operations Manager and also act as a resource for the Operations Superintendent and other operational staff.

Key Responsibilities:
- Primarily responsible for administering and control of project accounting on a continual basis
- Ensure communication between Management, Estimating, and Operations
- Ensure proper job setup so that E-One transactions flow automatically
- Produce accurate and timely reports
- Reconcile Project Accounting to General Ledger
- Construction contract billing between $25 - $35 million
- General Ledger reconciliation and variance analysis
- Prepare and enter monthly revenue recognition, cost accrual and other journals as required
- Ensure project accounting procedures are followed
- Setup and maintain all internal material quotes for products sold to job cost
- Approve job cost payroll and processing overtime allocations
- Prepare monthly subcontractor progress worksheets and journal voucher entry

Qualification Profile:
Education:
CGA, CMA, CA, CPA candidate or three years experience in a related field.

Experience and Skill Set:
- Minimum of three years job costing experience
- Construction industry experience a strong asset
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills
- Strong computer skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge and experience in People Soft,  Build2win/Track, and Kronos would be a definite asset
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and in a team environment
- Ability to learn new systems quickly
- Proven ability to work in a team environment
- Awareness of environment / safety / quality / transport rules and regulations
- Ability to provide IT Support to operational staff

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Numeracy
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Society of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) membership
 - Certified General Accountants Association (CGA) membership
 - Society of Management Accountants (CMA) Accreditation
 - Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association Accreditation
 - Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) Accreditation
Accountant Specific Skills
 - Plan, set up and administer accounting systems
 - Examine accounting records
 - Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
 - Analyze financial documents and reports
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Fast-paced environment
 - Tight deadlines
 - Attention to detail
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
 - Windows
 - Word processing software
 - Spreadsheet software
 - Electronic mail
 - Electronic scheduler
 - Database software
 - General office equipment
 - Accounting software
 - Internet browser

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