WFH Construction Accounting Specialist
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Job Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-driven Construction Accounting Specialist to manage full-cycle accounting operations across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and union payroll. In this role, you will prepare progress billings, conduct collections follow-ups, execute 3‑way invoice matching, and handle provincial tax remittances within CMiC software. You will also collaborate with project managers, suppliers, and clients to maintain audit‑ready ledgers and assist with month‑end closes. This position requires hands‑on construction accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a reliable Windows OS setup.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST [Manitoba, Canada Time], with 30 minutes unpaid break (40 work hours per week)
Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Cash Flow Management:
Prepare customer invoices and progress billings daily, reviewing contract terms, PST rules, and holdback percentages.
Follow up with customers 7 days post-invoice submission to confirm billing accuracy and clear payment barriers.
Process and log daily incoming bank transactions, notify Accounts Payable to facilitate subcontractor disbursements, and conduct collections outreach every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
Generate weekly collection reports to support cash flow forecasting and reconcile AR sub-ledgers.
Accounts Payable, Union Payroll & Asset Ledger:
Perform full-cycle AP functions, executing 3‑way matching of invoices to purchase orders and entering details into CMiC.
Reconcile corporate credit cards, review weekly/monthly payment requisitions, and compile AP backup documentation for progress billings.
Process weekly full-cycle payroll for unionized employees, auditing timesheets for union compliance, overtime, terminations, ROEs, and banked time.
Prepare provincial tax remittances (GST, PST, RST), union reports, annual T4 reconciliations, and maintain the CMiC asset depreciation module.
Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Full-cycle construction accounting experience (AP, AR, Payroll, and Month-End Close).
Must have a Windows OS computer.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced formulas, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Teams) and SharePoint.
Qualifications
Enrollment in the CPA program is a strong asset.
Experience with Construction Accounting ERP: CMiC (Highly Preferred) or similar systems (Timberline, Sage 300 CRE, Jonas).
Independent Contractor Perks
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations