Accounting Assistant
Join Durwest as an Accounting Assistant, where you’ll play a key role in supporting our financial operations and contributing to our continued growth in the industry. You’ll assist in managing accounts payable, preparing accounts receivable invoices, and ensuring the accuracy of our financial records. By applying your experience in accounting principles and attention to detail, you’ll help maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where your contributions will play a crucial role in both our clients’ success and the ongoing success of Durwest.
Reports to: Controller
Durwest has been a trusted leader in Construction and Project Management for over 40 years, with a strong presence on Vancouver Island, managing projects up to $90 million in value. We’ve recently embarked on an exciting new chapter, joining forces with industry-leading firms through a strategic acquisition. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions while expanding our reach and capabilities. Our core remains rooted in a proactive, collaborative management style that drives our success. As we grow, we remain dedicated to fostering career development, offering competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, and a truly rewarding work environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Receive, organize, and save vendor invoices by project using a paperless system.
- Record accounts payable invoices into SAGE 300 accurately.
- Reconcile vendor invoices, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Regularly communicate and coordinate with the Operations team.
- Create and update expense reports as required.
- Process reimbursement forms for employees and other stakeholders.
- Assist in processing EFT payments to vendors.
- Enter financial transactions into internal databases with a high level of accuracy.
- Assist Controller with bank reconciliations
- Verify and ensure the accuracy of data in spreadsheets.
- Maintain digital and physical financial records, ensuring they are up-to-date and well-organized.
- Prepare progress claim invoices to clients and external partners as needed.
- Review bi-weekly timesheets and ensure they are accurately reflected in payroll.
- Review and file payroll documents in a timely manner.
- Perform other accounting-related duties as required to support the finance team.
Skills and Experience
- Experience working in an accounting role within the construction industry is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in SAGE 300 and other accounting software.
- Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
- Experience in accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
- Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly Excel for spreadsheet management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with team members and external partners.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
- Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial records.
- Experience in maintaining digital and physical financial records.
- Ability to issue and manage invoices for customers and external partners.
- Experience managing bi-weekly timesheets.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and adapt within the accounting field.
- A sense of humor and a strong belief in nurturing relationships to foster a positive and productive work environment.
