Position Title:  Senior Accountant

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What Is The Opportunity?

ONxpress Transportation Partners (ONxpress) were chosen by Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) to enter the Development Phase of the On-Corridor Works project – the largest project in Metrolinx’s GO Expansion.

Unprecedented in its scale and complexity, this multi-billion-dollar capital program will transform the GO regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a more modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. As part on the ONxpress project, Aecon is looking for a Senior Accountant to support this growing team!

What You Will Do Here:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and associated schedules.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset & leases, continuity schedules, depreciation entries under IFRS 16 guidelines.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and planning.
• Prepare financial audits and coordinate the audit process, ensuring that Internal Audit controls and recommendations are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all SAP transactions are booked in timely manner to correct GL accounts and ensures sufficient back up and documentation is attached.
• Responsible for coordination and posting of accruals ensuring appropriate justification and back up is obtained.
• Review GL balances and prepare continuity schedules as required.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Respond to Partner financial personnel on inquiries.
• Assist in development of policies and procedures relating to financial transactions and controls, expenses, etc., contribute to process improvement where needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide financial support as required (Project Controls, Procurement, Client).
• Assist with client audit requirements and complex reconciliations.
• Analyze complex data, prepare summaries, pivots, charts and graphs as required for a variety of requirements as processes develop and requirements are refined.
• Assume additional tasks as project needs evolve.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Advanced Excel skills, data modelling and manipulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success working with internal/external stakeholders.
• Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Capacity to work with urgency and adjust priorities to achieve objectives.
• Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, navigate ambiguity, and engage with diverse personalities.
• Solid financial acumen and relevant quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS.
• Proficiency in preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and leasing.
• Ability to calculate to meet IFRS 16 requirements.
• Prior SAP experience, preferably in a construction background is an asset.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.