Bookkeeper for Road Maintenance Company

Job Description

<p>Company Overview</p><p>At Metro Pavement Markings, we take pride in building long-term, trusted relationships with our clients, partners, and communities. Our operations are rooted in integrity, efficiency, and value creation. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>The Bookkeeper will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day accounting activities across multiple legal entities. This position requires hands-on experience with ERP systems, strong attention to detail, and the ability to integrate operational and financial data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and meaningful reporting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Set up new projects/jobs in the ERP system and update operational records daily</li></ul><p>and weekly.</p><ul><li>Collaborate with Project Managers to support invoicing, reporting, and financial</li></ul><p>inquiries.</p><ul><li><p>Generate and issue invoices based on Project Manager approvals.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly revenue variance reports by reconciling ERP and operational</p></li></ul><p>system data.</p><ul><li><p>Track holdbacks and prepare statutory declarations when required.</p></li><li><p>Follow up weekly on outstanding customer invoices and resolve discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Prepare weekly AR aging reports, escalating overdue accounts according to policy.</p></li><li><p>Verify vendor invoice accuracy and process payments via cheque or credit card</p></li></ul><p>using 3-way matching (PO, contract, packing slip).</p><ul><li><p>Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p></li><li><p>Process weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.</p></li><li><p>Maintain internal accounting controls and ensure compliance with company</p></li></ul><p>policies.</p><ul><li><p>Manage financial schedules including fixed assets, leases, accruals, and depreciation.</p></li><li><p>Reconcile bank, credit card, vendor, customer, and intercompany accounts.</p></li><li><p>Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and</p></li></ul><p>adjustments.</p><ul><li><p>Assist with financial statement preparation and audit processes.</p></li><li><p>Produce timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports.</p></li><li><p>Provide additional support to the Controller as needed.</p></li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li><p>Minimum 5 years of experience in accounts receivable and general accounting.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency with QuickBooks, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of job costing and progress billing.</p></li><li><p>Experience working in a multi-entity environment is an asset.</p></li><li><p>Effective communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.</p></li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Casual dress</li><li>Dental care</li><li>Extended health care</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Application question(s):</p><ul><li><ol><li>How many years of bookkeeping or accounting experience do you have specifically within the construction industry or other project-based businesses??</li></ol></li><li><ol><li>Do you have hands-on experience with job costing and managing progress payments? If yes, please specify the number of years?</li></ol></li><li><ol><li>Which accounting software have you used for bookkeeping, and for how many years have you worked with each?</li></ol></li><li><ol><li>What is your expected annual or hourly salary for this position?</li></ol></li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>