Accountant

Company Description

Horizon Legacy is transforming the construction industry through robotics and automation, delivering turnkey automated construction systems that address labor shortages and productivity challenges. With more than seven decades of innovation in multi-story building construction and renewable energy, the company has extensive experience delivering large, complex infrastructure projects. Horizon Legacy has established Canada’s first construction automation lab dedicated to research, development, and advancing knowledge in construction automation technologies.

By collaborating thoughtfully with industry partners, Horizon Legacy works to solve critical sector problems and shape the future of construction.

Role Description

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day financial records of the organization by accurately recording financial transactions, processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciling bank and general ledger accounts, and ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate, and up to date. The Accountant supports the accounting function by maintaining organized financial records and assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.


• Verify invoice coding and approvals.


• Match invoices to supporting documentation where applicable.


• Prepare payment runs, including electronic funds transfers (EFTs), cheques, and wire payments.


• Resolve supplier inquiries.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices.


• Record customer payments.


• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on overdue balances.


• Reconcile customer accounts.


• Maintain customer records.


• Record daily financial transactions.


• Maintain the general ledger.


• Prepare and post journal entries as assigned.


• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.


• Maintain petty cash records, where applicable.


• Record intercompany transactions.


• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Month-End Support

• Complete assigned account reconciliations.


• Prepare supporting schedules for month-end close.


• Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded within reporting deadlines.


• Assist the Controller or Accountant with year-end working papers

Government Reporting

• Prepare GST/HST returns.


• Maintain records to support government reporting requirements.


• Assist with information requests from external accountants

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain electronic and paper accounting files.


• Organize and retain financial documentation in accordance with company policies.


• Respond to vendor, customer, and internal accounting inquiries.


• Assist with finance department administrative tasks as required.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Significant number of years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.


• Experience performing full-cycle bookkeeping.


• Experience with computerized accounting systems.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Sage).

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