General Accountant

Coldbox specializes in the Plan, Design and Build of environmentally controlled manufacturing and logistics facilities for the global food and pharmaceutical industries. Our engineering and construction teams work as a single source to create practical construction solutions that meet regulatory requirements, maximize energy and production efficiencies, and deliver on clients’ expectations.We are currently seeking a General Accountant to join our rapidly growing company in Burlington, Ontario.Key Purpose:The General Accountant is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving project expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected as well as assisting with month-end reporting and tasks.RESPONSIBILITIES:PROJECT ACCOUNTINGPerform an effective pivotal role between the Project Management department and Finance department.In charge of project financial life cycle from properly setting up project to closing out project in the ERP system.Calculate and analyze project progress billing for accuracy, assemble monthly owner billing package, and ensure invoice is sent to customers by deadline.Review project costs and ensure all costs booked for projects are accurate.Perform project cash flow forecast and ensure healthy cash flow for all assigned projects through proactively managing billing and AR collections.Assist Project Managers by proactively assessing project financial risks and promptly escalate issues to next level management, ensuring all project and contract related compliance are in place.Prepare EFT Documentation to pay project related payments.MONTH END / REPORTINGPerform month-end tasks such as calculating revenue recognition, WIP adjustment, and validating project forecast.Perform monthly project variance analysis.Credit card reconciliations.Assist with month-end tasks, monthly reporting, as well as ad-hoc reports.OtherCoordinate with CFO for weekly cheque run.Financial modeling for new projects or investments.Other duties as assigned.Key Knowledge & SkillsAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft ExcelExperience with Construction SoftwareOutstanding teamwork skillsQualificationsCollege diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting and financeHigh attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesIf you have the qualifications as outlined above and are interested in playing a pivotal role in a growing and dynamic company, please submit your resume. Based in beautiful Burlington, Ontario, Coldbox offers:Competitive SalaryBenefit Program / RRSP MatchingDiscretionary Bonus ProgramHighly collaborative work environmentTraining and development opportunitiesColdbox is committed to maintaining and supporting a safe work environment for all employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, or clients and other site visitors.We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome a diversity of applicants. We offer a friendly, culturally diverse and energetic work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, social activities, team-building events, and career development opportunities.We thank you in advance for your interest; however, only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.