accountant

Title: Intermediate Accountant

Employer: Vasto Builders Inc.

Company Overview

Vasto Builders a fast-growing construction company based in Vancouver, specializing in design-build, general contracting, and development consulting. We partner with government and non-profit organizations to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative building solutions. From multi-family housing to institutional and commercial projects, we are committed to excellence, collaboration, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• *Project Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with Project Managers (PMs) to set up initial project budgets and cost codes. Monitor actual expenditures against the budget and update monthly cost-to-complete forecasts
• *Cost Tracking & WIP Analysis: Track project costs (labor, materials, subcontracts), run Work-in-Progress (WIP) calculations, and conduct variance analyses to flag potential cost overruns early
• *Subcontractor & Billing Management:* Review subcontractor progress claims and Schedules of Values (SOV). Manage statutory holdbacks (retainage) and track Statutory Declarations (Stat Decs) to ensure compliance with local legislation such as the _Builders Lien Act_
• *Full-Cycle Accounting & Month-End Close: Oversee daily transactions (AP, AR, Payroll), manage bank reconciliations, and own the month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing adjusting journal entries and accruals
• *Financial Reporting: Independently prepare corporate financial statements (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements) and compile internal management reports
• *Intercompany Transactions: Reconcile intercompany balances, manage transfer pricing adjustments, and assist with consolidated financial reporting for multi-entity corporate structures
• *Tax Compliance & Remittances: Prepare and file provincial and federal tax returns (such as GST/PST/HST), manage corporate tax filings (T2), and oversee payroll-related remittances (WCB, employer health taxes)
• *Audit Preparation: Build and maintain detailed year-end working papers to facilitate smooth external audits or tax reviews
• *Payroll Management and Employer Compliance Coordination: *Calculate payroll for all employees and labourers, including reimbursements and allowances. Coordinate payroll and tax documentation during employee onboarding and prepare and submit Records of Employment during offboarding
• *Company Account Management:Manage multiple corporate accounts, including WorkSafeBC, CRA, and Service Canada accounts. Monitor account activities, take required actions in a timely manner, and report significant matters to management as needed
• *Team Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior accountants, project clerks, , ensuring internal controls are strictly followed

Qualifications

• At least *five years* experience in accounting, auditing, or related financial roles
• Previous experiences working in *accounting firm *or *construction company* is an asset
• Fluent in both *Mandarin and English
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage risk effectively within a construction or development environment
• *Experience:

Benefits

• *Dental care
• *Extended health care
• *On-site parking
• *Paid time off
• *Vision careExperience:

Experience

Accounting: 5 years (preferred)

Language

Mandarin (preferred)

Work Location

• In person
• Location Burnaby , BC
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 55,000 to $ 70,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source indeed.com #10215062237
• Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

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