Accountant

POSITION: ACCOUNTANT

ABOUT BRIKERS

We’re fixers - we’ve been rebuilding heavy equipment components for over 20 years. We dismantle whole equipment such as excavators, wheel loaders and rock trucks on site, rebuild the components to their original specifications, and test them on our in-house test bench. We take pride in what we rebuild, but most importantly, we value our people. We encourage continuous improvement and recognize and reward those for exceptional performance. We’re managing our rapid growth and looking to expand, which is why we’re looking for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Brikers is seeking a Accountant for maintaining, supporting and continue to develop the financial operation for the company as it continues to expand and grow. The accountant will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the accounting and reporting function to support the growth plans of Brikers. They will assist the executive team in providing efficient and prudent oversight on company capital resources, budgeting, reporting, projections, and strategy. They will also be accountable for assisting the development of the Finance Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completing payroll (setting up new employees, ROEs) with HR Manager.
• Processing payroll into Payworks and posting into RBC (Canada) and HSBC (U.S.).
• Assist in posting of payables with Bookkeeper and paying vendors on time bi-weekly.
• Create cash schedules for bi-weekly main pay run and alternating bi-weekly mini pay run.
• Involvement in month-end closing for producing source data.
• Set up payable templates for wires and ACH for payments.
• Ensure accurate tracking of corporate tax liabilities and the timely remittance of all required payments.
• Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, and other related government documents.
• Support in reconciliation of monthly inter-company transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment.
• Support monitoring of cash flows within the company.
• Renew business licenses annually
• Support in establishing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Support, coordinate and review projects and programs.
• Support in monitoring financial control systems.
• Support in collection and analysis of financial data.
• Oversee the preparation of reports.
• Advise senior management.
• Compile data, statistics, metrics, and other information to help with corporate planning, targeting, budgeting, and goal attainment.
• Collaborate with finance department in overseeing accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and financial reporting functions.
• Support in reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Support in calculating and preparing cheques for utilities, taxes, and other bills.
• ADHOC requests, reports, and company projects at the direction of executive management.
• Demonstrate daily effective use of Monday.com including updating projects and tasks as well as KPI Boards (including reporting to COO once per week).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Ensure procedures are in place for AP and AR to do their jobs successfully.
• Review/Manage reconciliation of banks/credit cards.
• Daily bank deposits.
• Assist with AR follow ups that are needed.
• Communicate with departments on each other’s needs/issues.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are accurate and understood.
• Filing & Paying Source deductions.
• Ensuring benefits match employees records.
• Quarterly WCB/EHT filing/payments.
• Employee T4 reconciliation and filing.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years working experience in a dedicated accounting role.
• Undergraduate degree and accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Specialized knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping (ability to use Payworks accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite)
• Thorough working knowledge of accounting standards for private enterprises
• Proficient written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to drive strategic data interpretation.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Extremely well organized and accurate, with superb attention to detail
• Professional, personable, and conscientious

BRIKERS provides competitive compensation packages as well as an excellent opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.