Details:
Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., the leading roofing contractor for Northern Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, is looking for a permanent full time Accountant/Office Manager in their Comox Valley Location. The successful candidate will oversee the accounting department including operations in 5 locations (Cumberland, Campbell River, Powell River, Sechelt and the Lower Mainland), supervise an internal accounting team of 8 and have an opportunity to make the role their own. This position is part of the management team and reports directly to president.
This position includes:
• Oversight of the accounting department, which is centralized in the Cumberland location:
• Accounts receivable – invoice preparation and collections
• Accounts payable
• Payroll – complex union payroll, worksafe, labour standards
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Year-end preparation
• Internal reporting
• Administration of office including maintenance of building and office equipment, supply purchases, company advertising, managing a fleet of 60 vehicles, and other matters as they arise.
• Human Resources including supervision of accounting and office team
• Base level IT.
Qualifications & Experience:
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate:
• 5 years of experience in accounting and office management
• Advanced proficiency with Sage 50 Accounting Software, including project costing
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Experience working in a supervisory capacity
• Proficiency in the preparation of year end records for external accountants
• Proficiency in preparing internal reporting
• Strength as a team player
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Experience dealing with bonding companies
• A strong payroll knowledge in a unionized environment
• A degree or diploma in Business administration, Finance or Accounting
A strong compensation package will be offered that is commensurate with qualifications.