What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist, Project Accounting position at Amacon?
About Us
Driven by a passion for detail and a tradition of excellence in design and architecture, Amacon is recognized as one of Canada’s most influential real estate development and construction firms. With five decades of development and construction expertise, a precise level of design and craftsmanship is evident in all the homes and commercial developments that Amacon builds.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Project Accounting, the Accounts Payable Specialist, Project Accounting will be responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of project accounting.
Position Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts payable; review, organize, track, and process a high-volume of vendor invoices ensuring accuracy, documentation, and authorization
- Prepare various reconciliations including credit cards, commissions, contracts, holdbacks, and chargeback on a regular basis documenting and investigate any discrepancies
- Assist with the construction draw process and other financing activities by providing reports and backup as required
- Prepare and perform bi-weekly cheque runs & ensure coordination of cheque signing
- Respond to queries from vendors and project managers in a timely manner
- Perform support functions including filing, scanning and other ad-hoc requests
- Review and setup of contracts and commitments for assigned projects
- Ensure that the Policies and Procedures of the Accounting Department are adhered to as well as all regulatory requirements
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree, and working towards an accounting designation
- Experience: 1 years’ accounting experience in a development and construction accounting environment
- Excellent organizational and collaboration skills
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all team members inside and outside of accounting at all levels within the organization
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Resourceful mindset with attention to detail and high-quality standards
- Ability to audit own work for accuracy and completeness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Asset: experience with Yardi
- Willing to take on new tasks and projects with a team-based focus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Additional Information
Amacon is an equal-opportunity employer who offers competitive compensation and benefit programs. This full-time salaried position works 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and is located in downtown Vancouver.
Please apply through amacon.com via the link provided: https://amacon.bamboohr.com/careers/403
Thank you for your interest; due to the volume of applications, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Salary : $45 - $55
