BookKeeper / Accounting Clerk

About the Role

BAAC Construction is seeking an experienced

Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

to support our growing construction operations. This is a hands-on role responsible for day-to-day accounting, payroll support, and job costing in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who has

direct construction experience

, is comfortable working within

ERP systems

, and understands the importance of accuracy, compliance, and collaboration between finance and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-Day Accounting

• Perform daily accounting and data entry activities
• Enter and process vendor bills and invoices
• Review invoices for accuracy, proper coding, approvals, and job allocation
• Maintain organized, accurate, and audit-ready financial records

Payroll & Compliance Support

• Assist with payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations
• Support payroll remittances, source deductions, and WCB reporting
• Assist with tracking overtime, LOA, travel, and field-based pay structures

Job Costing & Project Support

• Assist with job costing, cost tracking, and project reporting
• Support progress billing, holdbacks, and cost allocation
• Respond to internal inquiries from project managers and operations regarding job costs and invoices

Month-End & Reporting

• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations
• Support GST filings and government reporting
• Assist with year-end preparation and coordination with external accountants

General Support

• Enter and maintain new hire information in accounting and payroll systems
• Support process improvements and system efficiencies as the company scales
• Provide general accounting and administrative finance support as needed

Core Requirements (Essential)

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk
• Previous payroll experience (essential)
• Job costing experience (essential)
• Construction industry experience (required)
• Experience working with ERP systems (required)
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Rockstar / Bonus Qualifications

• Experience using Spectrum ERP (strong asset, not required)
• Comfortable working in ERP environments beyond QuickBooks
• Highly tech-savvy and adaptable to new systems and tools
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to take on increasing responsibility as the role grows

Technical & Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of construction accounting workflows
• Familiarity with progress billing, holdbacks, and job cost reporting
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations, tracking, and reporting
• Understanding of field-based payroll structures and construction labor costing

Professional Competencies

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Strong communication skills with office and field teams
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Ability to identify discrepancies and ask the right questions

Tools & Systems

• ERP systems (Spectrum experience is an asset)
• Payroll systems
• Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Construction accounting and job cost tracking tools

Work Environment

• Office-based role with collaboration across finance and operations
• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines during payroll and month-end
• Evolving role with increasing responsibility as the company grows

Compliance & Integrity

• Commitment to ethical accounting practices
• Adherence to company policies, financial controls, and compliance requirements

Compensation & Growth

• Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually
• Flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a scaling construction company

Why BAAC Construction

• Growing, stable construction company
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on finance operations
• Long-term career growth for the right candidate