Office Accounting Administrator

Since 1962, CP Distributors has been a trusted, value-added partner in the construction industry.  We make it a priority to build relationships with our customers and work with them to meet the challenges and goals of their specific projects. 

CP Distributors strives to meet the needs of our diverse customer base.  In addition to locations in Saskatoon, including Corporate Branch Support, and the Saskatoon Production Centre, we also have branches in Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Surrey, and Halifax. 

We currently have an opening for an ambitious Office Accounting Administrator, in our Halifax branch.  This full-time position offers tremendous growth opportunities, including diverse projects, supported career development, and potential for advancement. 

As an Office Accounting Administrator, you will be responsible to:

• Process all invoices, progress claims, holdbacks, cash receipts, and backorders as per our company standards;
• Maintain project books, balance secured work, and reconcile project files;
• Ensure the collection of all accounts receivables to the acceptable days outstanding required by the company;
• Become adept in the fundamentals of estimating, pricing, quoting, shipping, and its impact on invoicing and collections processes;
• Oversee an effective system of filing all reports, including customer invoices and purchase orders;
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting process;
• Process all installer invoices within corporate standards;
• Provide support to other members of the finance and administrative team as required;
• Take a proactive and professional approach to problem-solving and have strong organizational abilities.

Your Experience:

• Ideally, you have 3+ years administrative experience focused on Accounts Receivable;
• Sound knowledge of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices;
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment and brings a customer-focused mindset in all aspects of the role;
• Previous experience with collections and progress claims is preferred;
• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience with ERP systems is considered a strong asset;
• Direct industry experience in construction is considered a strong asset.

Your Skills:

• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and organize efficiently;
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy;
• Aptitude for numbers and ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks;
• Data entry and word processing skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Team player with the ability to work independently;
• Demonstrate sound work ethics, complimented with a flexible work attitude;
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across our company, maintaining our close-knit, team-orientated culture.

CP Distributors distinguishes ourselves with our level of expertise, unmatched scope, and superior service. 

We offer:  

• Competitive Wages
• Group Benefits Plan, including Health and Wellness Spending Accounts
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Group Retirement Plan, including Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• Education Assistance for Industry Related Courses

Join the team today and help us achieve our goal of becoming the best in our chosen markets!