Assistant Controller - ID# 202458
Posting Date
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Start Date
Monday, September 23, 2024
Job Description
Assistant Controller JOB #JCL088
JCL is a heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of proud experience in the construction industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through our large and diverse work force, our firm has been instrumental in building key infrastructure for the province. We are strategically located with offices in both Corner Brook and St. John’s. JCL has developed a vast understanding of the complexities and various challenges faced in construction, complemented by many years of experience and a wealth of hard-earned knowledge. JCL’s employees are industrious, innovative, and hardworking and are committed to achieving and sustaining a safe work environment.
We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Controller in our Corner Brook office. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller by examining and analyzing accounting records of the organization’s diverse lines of business. The candidate will demonstrate a strong knowledge of financial accounting standards and have responsibility for, but not limited to financial reporting preparation, payroll administration, assisting with budget preparation, account reconciliation, and internal controls monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with full cycle accounting including variance analysis and month end reporting
• Lead payroll administration for all payroll processes including accuracy of time entry, payment, benefits administration, and payroll remittances
• Assist with management of accounting and budgeting within the organization
• Assist with preparations for audits
• Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations
• Review and analyze monthly budget variance reports and balance sheet accounts
• Review project financial statements for accuracy and financial objectives
• General Ledger maintenance including significant account reconciliations for monthly working papers
• Monthly Bank reconciliations
• Develop new processes to promote efficiencies and improve internal controls
• Complete various recurring and ad hoc reports requested by company’s executive team members
Required Skills and Qualifications
• A University degree or College diploma in accounting, business, or finance stream. Preference will be given to candidates who are enrolled in or have an accounting or payroll designation.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience and knowledge of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of appropriate accounting principles, practices, and applications.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, with exceptional Excel abilities.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
• Good problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Experience in job costing and knowledge of construction accounting software would be an asset
JCL is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture which promotes gender equity and the recruitment of all under-represented groups in all levels of its workforce.
We offer our employees a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, and above market group health benefits, as well as a commitment to career development.
We thank all candidates for their interest and wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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JCL Investments Inc.
