Improving the way people live, one number at a time!
If you’re a seasoned accountant who has a way with people and a knack for the numbers, you might be the perfect fit for our Parkwood crew!
We are looking for a self-motivated Assistant Controller to join our dynamic Edmonton team in a permanent, full-time capacity. Together, we provide homeowners with the ultimate personalized home buying experience.
The Parkwood Difference
We offer an inviting work environment and exciting perks to ensure our employees have everything they need to build a difference for themselves. Working at Parkwood means:
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Generous annual time off
- Personal development and coaching programs
- Employee Happy Hours and seasonally themed events
- Building a Difference Day – once per quarter, a team of employees participates in a paid volunteer day at the charity of their choosing
At Parkwood, we are passionate about our people. We really want to get a feel for who you are beyond your work experience, which is why we ask all applicants to please fill out our TRAITS Assessment before sending in a cover letter and resume.
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller role is accountable for a range of accounting and people responsibilities:
The Knowledge
- Accurate and timely review of invoices from the OCR system and ensuring approvals are obtained quickly
- Plan and produce cheque run with necessary reports to ensure management approval
- Bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations and other various account reconcilations
- Foster and maintain relationships with trade partners
- Develop strong working relationships with operations team in order to facilitate timely, accurate, and relevant invoicing
- Maintain and upkeep accounts payable files and filing
- Perform job cost audits on homes that have taken possession
- Preparing accurate reports of monthly and annual financial results
- Identify and develop procedures to create efficiencies, through automation of processes to develop and maintain internal controls
- Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets, and financial forecasts
- Preparation and review of all journal entries and working papers associated with monthly, quarterly and year-end processes
- Manage the full cycle of accounting, including but not limited to:
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Inventory
- Payroll
- GST
- Income taxes
- Such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time
The Person
- Recently acquired accounting designation (CPA) or,
- Enrolled in an accounting designation program (CPA)
- Minimum 3 – 5 years’ hands on accounting experience with strong preference to candidates with industry experience
- Previous experience in Project Accounting (SAGE 300) will be considered an asset
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to details
- Self-motivated and hardworking individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, and take initiative, as well as work within a team environment and actively participate in team meetings
- Maintain and promote the professional image of Parkwood Master Builder by providing a high caliber of positive customer service
Interested? If so, please complete our TRAITS Assessment and send your cover letter and resume, quoting “Assistant Controller” in the subject, to jbenko@parkwoodhomes.ca. Your submission will be reviewed thoughtfully and carefully; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.