Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Reports to: Director of Corporate Accounting and Tax

Company: TCG Services Ltd.

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8Y3

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. TCG Services Ltd. is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

At Taggart, we're more than a company. We are a proud, family-owned business with deep roots in Eastern Ontario. We're leaders in building communities, from infrastructure and commercial spaces to residential homes. Our long-standing stability and continued growth create a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

The Taggart Group of Companies is a full-service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. Our wide breadth of expertise and scope of work allows us to offer a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About This Role

The Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting for assigned shareholder and real estate holdings within the Taggart Group of Companies. The role supports accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, maintains complete accounting records, and provides financial information to internal stakeholders. This hands-on position works closely with the Corporate Accounting and Tax team and other departments across the Group.

Major Responsibilities

• Complete full-cycle accounting for assigned shareholder entities and real estate holdings within the Taggart Group of Companies.
• Maintain daily and monthly accounting records through trial balance, including general ledger entries and supporting schedules.
• Process and review invoices, cheque requisitions, payments, billings, and collections in accordance with established deadlines, approvals, and policies.
• Maintain and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable records and follow up with suppliers or internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly bank, intercompany, and HST reconciliations and related remittances.
• Maintain investment schedules and record other recurring entries monthly.
• Prepare month-end working papers, ensuring sub-ledgers are balanced and account balances are reconciled, analyzed, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Prepare cash flow statements
• Provide financial information and accounting support to departments across the Group.
• Ensure financial records comply with established accounting policies, procedures, approval requirements, and internal controls; report discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, special projects, and other accounting or administrative duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of three to five years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience preparing month-end files, account reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with an accounting or enterprise resource planning system is an asset.
• Experience in a multi-company environment, corporate shared services, real estate accounting, or property accounting is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• A professional accounting designation, or progress toward one, is an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Regular sitting or standing for extended periods while working at a workstation.
• Manual dexterity required to operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet month-end, year-end, or other reporting deadlines.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of their legal authorization to work in Canada and to maintain such authorization throughout their employment.