Project Accounting Supervisor

For more than 40 years Mountainview Building Group has been building to the highest standards, with attention to detail and expert craftsmanship to create spaces that stand the test of time.  Whether it is a family home, a luxury condo, or a commercial space, the team at Mountainview puts an emphasis on ensuring every client and homeowner enjoys an exceptional customer experience.

We are looking for a Project Accounting Supervisor to join our Accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for oversight of full-cycle accounting for the land development division, and for reporting on mid-rise projects as required. 

This role is based out of our head office, with the requirement to be in-office.

What are you responsible for?

• Oversight of job costing, accounts payable process and expense allocations
• Analyzing budgets to identify areas of concern, collaborating with Project Managers as required
• Providing direction to staff ensuring timely payments while monitoring cash flow
• Preparing monthly internal project reporting and analysis for the Controller and banks where required
• Reviewing aged payables and hold backs
• Filing HST returns at various deadlines
• Creation and setup of new companies and projects within Sage 300 CRE
• Preparing of year-ends for external accountants
• Assisting the homebuilding division with some quarterly and year-end activities
• Preparing of journal entries for acquisitions of land, recording within the system, and acquisition and disposal of capital assets
• Assisting in development of policies and procedures for land development and mid-rise to ensure timely month-end close, maintenance of internal controls, and adhere to best practices
• Providing coverage for other Accounting roles as necessary
• Other responsibilities as assigned

What do you bring to this role?

• A post-secondary education in Accounting or Business
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with full-cycle accounting, or within project accounting
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE, Caseware, and land development/construction accounting considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of and direct experience with key ASPE principles (e.g., revenue recognition, capitalization, etc.)
• Experience preparing year-end working papers
• Understanding of key corporate tax principles (e.g., installments, deadlines, deductibility of expenses, capital gains)
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work with multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

We appreciate all who express interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is an open vacancy. 

We are committed to an equitable, inclusive, diverse, and accessible workplace and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Please inform us of any accommodation(s) that you may require throughout our recruitment process.