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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Project Accountant, the successful individual will be responsible for performing daily administrative and job cost transactional tasks in a high-volume environment. Additionally, the incumbent will meet professional obligations through efficient work habits, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect to others.
WHAT WE OFFER:

• Annual Salary: $52,000
• Eligible for discretionary performance bonus
• An industry-leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
• Employer Contributions to RRSP, as well as Employee Employer Matching
• Health and Wellness Spending Accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited in RRSP.
• Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibility Area #1 – Job Cost Duties 80% of Time:

• Time review – organize and track labour timesheets and Daily Production Reports by employees
• Create Employee Change Forms for employee related transfers, promotions, layoffs, etc.
• Create Purchase Orders and enter Purchase Order Receipts
• Complete employee expense claim forms and enter into ERP system
• Create customer invoices and, if needed, enter into client invoicing portals
• Vendor and subcontractor setup
• Job setup and job closeout as needed
• Review job margins and variance analysis (actuals vs forecast, etc.)
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

Responsibility Area #2 – Support 20% of Time:

• Provide information and support to the division’s Operations Managers
• Assist the Project Accountant and Finance leadership as required
• Support AR and AP functions as needed
• Support the Travel Coordinator
• Assist with month-end procedures
• Assist with quarterly and year end audits
• Other related duties as required

May be required to perform other duties as assigned not otherwise captured in this position description.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective and proven organizational and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines and handle a variety of tasks in a high volume, demanding work environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Strong computer skills are required with proven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook). Proficiency with pivot tables, lookup functions, etc. is essential in the role.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger coding.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to perform maturely and professionally, ensuring complete confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrate the ability to think critically, act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions independently.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 1+ years of job cost or high-volume administrative would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a construction job cost environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Accpac (Sage 300) or another ERP would be considered an asset.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with an ERP such as Sage 300 or Simply Accounting?

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person