General Accountant

About the Company

Bronte Construction prides itself on our innovative approach and expert team. Together, we successfully implement quality construction projects, with an embedded environmental focus, that enhance communities for generations. Our team lives and breathes our Foundation Principles which consist of Safety, Balance, Culture, Quality, and Character. Our organization is composed of long-term team members, who are passionate about doing their best work every day, on every site.

About the Role

Bronte is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented General Accountant to join our accounting team. Reporting to the Controller, this role will support the day-to-day accounting functions and month-end reporting cycle, while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and be proficient in Jonas or a similar accounting software system.

Responsibilities

• General Accounting duties.
• Customer Service
• Unionized payroll

A day in the life

• Prepare and release weekly Unionized Payroll
• Accounts Payable
• Monthly bank reconciliations and daily account reconciliations including recording, sales, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Prepare and/or review general ledger accounts and reconciliations
• Maintain excel-based schedules annually supporting payroll GL accounts
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts
• Prepare excel-based schedules for annual audit files for external auditors
• Oversee and maintain daily bookkeeping
• Comfortable working with Jonas Premier software or similar accounting systems is highly preferred.
• Preparation of schedules supporting sales/use tax returns
• Preparation of tax information schedules for completing a corporate income tax return
• Review and distribute various mail (physical and digital)
• Establish and maintain customer and client relationships
• Updating and implementing various processes and procedures related to the accounting functions

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience within the construction industry or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Google Platform.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Jonas or similar accounting software system.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the construction industry.
• Comfortable working with Jonas Premier software or similar accounting systems.