Accounting - Accounting Administrator

MCW Group of Companies•Moncton, NB

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal. We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities. MCW is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworking Accounting Administrator to join our Moncton office. The Accounting Administrator is responsible for ensuring that accounts receivable (AR) transactions and account payables (AP) transactions are recorded and processed in an accurate, timely, efficient, and auditable manner. Duties include a proactive and customer service-focused approach to AP and AR processing and preparing reports.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook).
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure in a professional and collaborative environment.
Ability to locate and collect data from appropriate sources, analyze and prepare reports that summarize the information.
Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
Is well organized, proactive and have the ability to prioritize work in a multi–tasked, fast–paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality relating to activities involving duties of position
Displays flexibility in order to respond to various administrative requests.

Nice To Haves

University Degree or College Diploma in Accounting or Finance would be considered an asset
Previous hands-on experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting program would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Set-up of proposals and projects in accounting software.
Review invoice details against the terms of the underlying agreement.
Accounts receivable: Prepare monthly billings by performing daily accounting functions including the preparation of journal entries for adjustments, insurance, inter-office and inter-company invoices, expenses and complete month end.
Assist with year-end audit as necessary.
Respond to questions and provide updates to clients, MCW Management and staff inquiries, maintain good relations and solve problems.
Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Accounts payable: all project expenses, office expenses, the processing and administering of all related employee expenses including balancing, auditing and ensuring expenses are submitted accurately and timely.
Prepare payments and disbursements.
Manage sub-contractor’s invoices.
Assist in the administrative aspects of finance and accounting processes.
Perform other duties and special projects as required.