Mandarin Speaking Intermediate & Senior Accountant

Role: Intermediate-Senior Accountant (Construction Industry)

*MUST SPEAK FLUENT MANDARIN*

Responsibilities

• Assembling client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensuring timely payment.
• Identifying any irregularities or risk exposure and supporting the development of a strategy to address them.
• Performing general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
• Interpreting trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and following established accounting procedures.
• Participating in monthly forecast review meetings.
• Providing project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
• Assisting with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Preparing bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Completing all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Potential stretch assignments with the collection of financial data and risk analysis of sub trade partners.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related field.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
• Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.