Accountant

ACCOUNTANT

Start Date: A.S.A.P.

About Audax

Audax is a vertically integrated organization that provides Architecture, Interior Design, and Construction Management services to the luxury real estate market with a strong focus on high-end residential work.  The services are performed by the sister companies Audax Architecture Inc. and Audax Construction Inc.  The firm's work is motivated by Human Architecture, a unique approach that combines the best elements from traditional architecture with a modern aesthetic.  We believe in beauty, history, and respect for the traditions of classical architecture.  Audax provides a holistic approach that looks at a project's technical, aesthetic, and functional objectives.  This combined expertise results in buildings and interior spaces with an articulated design language and seamless integration between architecture, interior design, and décor.

The firm is looking for an Accountant to join their team.

To apply for this position, please visit https://audax.bamboohr.com/careers.  We appreciate the interest of all applicants.  However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Overview

The role of Accountant is a full-time position in the company and will involve collaborating with the Principals and Director of Operations to process transactions, manage financial records, and provide support regarding key financial decisions.  As a full-service architecture, interior design, and construction studio, we are looking to bring on a professional who is a self-starter and able to carry out the duties below.  This position will offer the opportunity to collaborate with our internal design team and to work with some of the most successful and affluent homeowners and businesspeople across Canada. 

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting
• 5-10 years of relevant post-graduate experience in accounting / bookkeeping
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• High-level skill with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications (specifically Microsoft Excel); experience in Deltek Ajera an asset
• Experience in generating invoices, coordinating insurance, managing budgets, preparing client contracts, and creating estimates and purchase orders
• Fluent understanding of accounts payables and receivables, corporate tax and HST installments, journal entries, payroll and source deductions, and reconciliation procedures
• Proven ability to offer strategies and solutions to help better analyze staff and company performance and to help grow the business
• Proficient in utilizing KPIs to assess company performance and effectively communicate findings to management
• Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to make informed decisions to support organizational objectives
• Experience in the architecture / interior design / construction industry an asset
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and well-organized problem solver
• Trustworthy and well-understood in matters requiring confidentiality

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal and Directors to develop and monitor KPIs, track progress against targets, and recommend corrective actions as needed
• Serve as advisor to the Principal and Directors, offering strategic initiatives to optimize resource utilization and overall cost reduction / increased profitability
• Provide advice on financing and investment decisions, and advise on long-term business planning to achieve sustainable growth and success
• Provide and implement solutions regarding how to better analyze staff and company performance and to help grow the business
• Create systems for evaluating financial performance for each member of staff to be used when evaluating overall performance
• Assist in the creation of systems to streamline the efficiency of all accounting activities
• Manage construction budgets, ensuring all figures are up-to-date throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and review company budgets and financial statements
• Assist in coordinating fee proposals based on historical data
• Administer payroll and source deductions, including remittance of T4s
• Manage corporate tax, HST installments, and HST filing
• Coordinate corporate and personal income taxes
• Coordinate with the company accountant to review company financial statements and prepare the company file for the fiscal year-end
• Input all accounting transactions into the accounting system
• Oversee and execute all project accounting activities, including the preparation and management of client invoices
• Manage all accounts payables and receivables, including making collection calls
• Process vendor payments, including assisting with the approval process, writing cheques, processing credit card payments, and maintaining a log of all payments sent
• Prepare deposits
• Perform chequing, VISA, and other reconciliations
• Provide recommendations regarding software and any other tools to help benefit accounting operations
• Prepare of client procurement estimates, purchase orders, and invoices
• Ensure the highest level of accuracy and precision in all areas of work
• Any other activities as required for the success of the business

Benefits of Working at Audax

• Given our 3 practice areas, you will have a unique and in-depth learning experience, provided by exposure to the day-to-day functions of architecture, interior design, and construction
• The opportunity to work with the best of the best, including the finest trades and craftsmen, the highest quality materials and finishes, along with some of the most successful and affluent homeowners and business people across Canada and internationally
• Access to a new, custom-built office located directly across the street from Trinity Bellwoods Park, just steps away from the shops and restaurants of Queen Street West, Dundas Street West, Little Italy, and Ossington Avenue. TTC stop at your doorstep.
• Regular staff socials, lunches, and events
• Competitive salary
• Dental and health benefits package
• Year long summer hours
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, in addition to your regular vacation
• The opportunity to learn and grow from continuing education and the support of professional development
• A vibrant and creative workspace, set alongside a team of positive, hardworking, and supportive staff
• A work culture that encourages growth, teamwork, and positivity, and an “open door” policy that promotes open communication with management