Senior Accountant (Sage) - Construction | Windsor - Express …, Essex

Our client is a privately held commercial construction company operating in the Windsor area with a steady pipeline of projects and hands-on leadership. As the business continues to grow, they are looking to bring in a reliable and experienced accounting professional to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and support the company’s ongoing performance. Who this role is for This role is best suited for someone who: - Has strong experience in construction or project-based accounting - Is confident working directly with ownership and internal teams - Can take initiative and operate independently - Is comfortable directing administrative/accounting support staff This is not a fit for someone who: - Prefers highly structured corporate environments - Needs close supervision or avoids ownership - Is not confident communicating or taking the lead - Does not have experience with Sage What you will be doing - Manage full-cycle accounting across multiple entities - Oversee: Financial statements, Government remittances (HST, payroll), Intercompany transactions - Handle construction-specific accounting, including: Job costing, Holdbacks, Subcontractor payments - Review and correct financial discrepancies and improve accuracy - Assign and oversee work for administrative/accounting support staff - Work closely with ownership and internal teams on financial tracking - Strengthen processes and bring structure to the accounting function What we’re looking for - 5+ years of accounting experience - Strong Sage experience - non-negotiable - Construction accounting experience, including job costing, holdbacks, subcontractor payments, and project financial tracking - Proven ownership of full-cycle accounting - Strong Excel skills - High accuracy and attention to detail - Confident communication with ownership, project teams, and internal staff - Ability to take initiative and operate independently in a hands-on office environment Nice to have - CPA designation - Experience with Procore or similar systems - Experience managing or directing junior staff What’s in it for you - Secure, established business with a consistent flow of projects - Direct access to ownership and decision-making - Opportunity to step into a lead role with real responsibility - Full benefits and consistent working hours (Monday–Friday) - Supportive, team-oriented office environment If you have strong construction accounting experience and are looking for a role where you can take ownership, bring structure, and make a meaningful impact, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nzd92