Junior Accountant

PBC Development and Construction Management Group Inc. is a trusted leader in the development and construction industry delivering excellence through experience expertise and a commitment to quality. With over 50 years of industry knowledge we have built a strong reputation for navigating the complexities of real estate acquisitions development and redevelopment. Our deep understanding of market trends regulations and innovative building solutions ensures value-driven projects that exceed expectations.

We provide full-service support guiding clients through every stagefrom feasibility assessments and site selection to land acquisition design and constructiondelivering seamless turnkey solutions. Our meticulous project management emphasizes efficiency sustainability and cost-effectiveness ensuring developments align with client goals and market demands.

At PBC we recognize that success stems from collaboration. We actively engage clients key stakeholders design consultants construction teams and our dedicated internal teams fostering strong partnerships and maintaining clear communication. Our commitment to best practices and rigorous protocols mitigates risks streamlines workflows and ensures successful on-time project completion.

With a proven track record of highly satisfied clients we take pride in transforming visions into reality. Whether creating new developments or revitalizing existing properties our strategic approach ensures every project is executed with precision integrity and lasting value.

You can learn more about PBC here: PBC Group - Investments Real Estate & Development

Role Description:

We are thrilled to introduce an opportunity for a Junior Accountant to become a key member of our high-performing Accounting team. This role is perfect for an entry-level professional who enjoys the energy of a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of financial responsibilities within complex construction project portfolios.

In this position youll be immersed in the financial workings of significant real estate projectstracking and reporting on project budgets supporting monthly close cycles and delivering accurate financial data to inform strategic business decisions.

In addition to the duties typically expected of a finance and accounting specialist at a junior level you will be responsible for evaluating and supporting the financial aspects of our real estate projects. You will be expected to bring strong financial acumen and analytical skills along with a solid understanding of accounting to this role. You will also be responsible for:

Data Entry

• Accurately enter financial data including invoices expenses and payroll details into accounting software (QuickBooks for PBC Group and Sage Construction for project financials).
• Ensure that time entry records for employees and contractors are correctly input and categorized in QuickBooks.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of financial transactions ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Assist in verifying and correcting any inconsistencies or errors in entered data.

Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

• Process and enter invoices into the accounting system ensuring accuracy in coding and proper allocation to cost centers or projects.
• Monitor outstanding payables and follow up with vendors regarding discrepancies missing invoices or payment issues.
• Assist with accounts receivable by preparing and issuing invoices tracking payments and following up with clients on overdue accounts.
• Support the reconciliation of vendor statements and respond to inquiries regarding payments or billing issues.

Monthly Draw Assistance

• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly draws ensuring that all costs are correctly allocated and documented for project funding.
• Gather supporting documents such as invoices subcontractor payments and progress reports to substantiate draw requests.
• Verify compliance with contract terms budget allocations and funding requirements.
• Coordinate with the accounting team to submit draws on time and address any discrepancies identified in the review process.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform reconciliations for company credit cards ensuring that all transactions are properly recorded and categorized.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records by communicating with vendors employees or relevant departments.
• Assist in bank reconciliations by matching transactions identifying missing entries and correcting errors as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for reconciliation activities to support financial reporting.

Audit Support

• Assist in gathering organizing and verifying financial documents required for internal and external audits.
• Maintain well-organized documentation for transactions reconciliations and journal entries to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Support the Senior Accountant or Controller by preparing schedules reviewing ledgers and responding to audit inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies procedures and industry regulations.

Additional Duties & Ad Hoc Reporting

• Collect and analyze financial data to support decision-making and reporting needs.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements budget reports and variance analyses.
• Support broader team objectives including special projects system improvements and process streamlining.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the accounting department as needed.

Most importantly we are a small yet mighty team. These are roll up your sleeves help where you are needed kind of roles. We are looking for new team members who will be culture builders top talent who will lean in to help us build a safe engaged and positive work environment and top talent who will support our success when and as needed as our team will do for you when you need it.

We are an on-site crew 5 days a week. We sometimes work late to make sure we meet our deliverables so the ability to work flexible and irregular hours is required. However we do respect your work/life balance too.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is organized precise and proactive committed to ensuring financial integrity at every step. If youre eager to join a team that champions diligence trust and high performance wed love to meet you. To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A passion for accuracy and detail with strong organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and sound financial acumen.
• A proactive mindset and the resilience to meet tight timelines.
• A commitment to building relationships and supporting team cohesion.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience preferably in real estate or property management. project accounting and procurement.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Sage as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Familiarity with real estate accounting practices and processes is a plus.

Joining our team as a Junior Accountant offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high-growth company in the dynamic real estate development and construction industry. Youll work alongside experienced professionals on exciting projects that shape communities gaining hands-on experience and mentorship to accelerate your career. We foster a culture of innovation collaboration and excellence ensuring that your contributions are recognized and valued. With exposure to diverse challenges opportunities for growth and a commitment to work-life balance our company is the perfect place to build a rewarding and impactful career in accounting.

We are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to work with talented people period. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion or belief national or ethnic origin gender age disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital or civil status political affiliation family or parental status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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Our team handles a lot of sensitive information which means we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

Thank you for your time and desire to join our winning team and to play a critical role in developing future communities across Canada.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We appreciate your interest in exploring this opportunity with our team!

Required Experience:

Junior IC