Posted 12 days ago
Bookkeeper and Office Administrator
@ Averton
Vaughan, Ontario
Overview
Averton, a homebuilder and construction management company, is hiring a full-time Bookkeeper and Office Administrator at its Vaughan head office, in person Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role combines bank and balance sheet reconciliations, invoice processing and month-end close with front desk coverage and onboarding support. Benefits include a competitive base salary, extended health, an Employee Assistance Program, two weeks of vacation to start and RRSP matching.
Responsibilities:
- Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
- Process and code supplier and subcontractor invoices
- Keep receivables, vendor and project records current
- Cover the front desk and handle office requests
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Accounting or bookkeeping diploma, or equivalent experience
- Strong Excel and accounting software skills
- Construction or project costing experience is an asset
- Constellation Homebuilder Newstar experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Bookkeeping |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Averton
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Design is Everything.
Full company description
Our Story. For more than 60 years Averton has built homes, created communities and managed construction projects in a wide variety of North American markets. Across three generations, we’ve developed thousands of acres of land, over 10,000 homes, and accrued an unmatched wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with our stakeholders, partners, and homeowners forms the foundation of everything we do. Design is Everything. The single-family homes and townhomes we’ve designed and built across Ontario and Alberta aren’t just aesthetically pleasing, they’re entirely functional. We’ve honed our craft over decades by focusing on often overlooked details and truly understanding the culture of the amenity-rich communities in which we build. This allows us to create unique homes of unmatched quality that complement existing neighbourhoods and enhance the lifestyles of our homeowners and their families. Pushing the Limits of Design. We’re known for investing time and resources at every stage of development, in order to push the limits of traditional home design, because it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. From the laying of the foundation to the meticulous curation of our expertly designed finish packages, every element of an Averton home is designed with unparalleled craftsmanship and integrity. Creating Value and Maximizing Returns. We’re highly experienced land developers and construction managers who’ve been creating value for our partners for three generations. Our portfolio of construction management projects in represents deep community roots and a thorough understanding of local governments and construction and market dynamics. Like everything else we do, we manage construction with a keen eye for detail and an overriding desire to do it right.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,913
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 39
- Reported office locations
- Greater Toronto Area, Greater Edmonton Area, CA
- 161 Pennsylvania Ave, Vaughan, Ontario L4K1C3, CA
- 10420-122 Street, Suite 204, Edmonton, Alberta T5N1M3, CA
- Business categories
- Residential
- Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate
- Other recorded names
- Averton
- Specialties
- Construction Management
- Residential Construction
- Commercial Construction
- and Land Development
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Our Story. For more than 60 years Averton has built homes, created communities and managed construction projects in a wide variety of North American markets. Across three generations, we’ve developed thousands of acres of land, over 10,000 homes, and accrued an unmatched wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with our stakeholders, partners, and homeowners forms the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Greater Toronto Area, Greater Edmonton Area |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1958 |
| Specialties | Construction ManagementResidential ConstructionCommercial Constructionand Land Development |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Where design meets opportunity, and careers are built to last.
Averton is an experienced, award winning homebuilder, community developer and construction management company. We are looking for a Bookkeeper and Office Administrator to join our accounting team at our Vaughan head office.
This role has two parts. The main part is bookkeeping: you keep the accounting records accurate, current and organized. The second part is office administration: you run the front desk, support new and departing employees, and keep the office working.
Full time, in person at our Vaughan office, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bookkeeping and accounting
- Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Find the cause of each difference and prepare corrections for review.
- Support month end close with schedules, reconciliations and organized supporting documents.
- Keep intercompany and project accounting records accurate for multiple entities and projects.
- Process supplier and subcontractor invoices. Check the supporting documents and approvals, and code each cost to the correct entity, project and account.
- Find missing approvals, duplicate charges and unusual transactions before payment. Resolve them with internal teams and vendors.
- Prepare payment batches for review and approval. Keep vendor records current and answer routine payment questions.
- Record receipts and other transactions. Keep accounts receivable records current and follow up on outstanding balances.
- Support expense processing and tax filing work when assigned.
- Keep procedures current. Report problems early, with a proposed next step.
Front desk and office administration
- Cover the front desk. Greet visitors, answer and direct calls, receive deliveries and help with routine office requests.
- Coordinate administrative onboarding and offboarding. Collect forms, arrange approved equipment and account setup, prepare workspaces and track completion with the hiring manager.
- Set up workstations and help with routine software and equipment problems. Send problems you cannot fix to our external IT provider.
- Prepare routine correspondence, maintain files and help the accounting team track recurring deadlines.
- Support company events, meetings and team initiatives.
What you bring
- 5 or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, including reconciliations and month end support.
- A diploma or certificate in accounting or bookkeeping, or equal practical experience. A CPA designation is not required.
- Experience in construction, real estate, project costing or multiple entities is an asset.
- Experience with Constellation Homebuilder Newstar is an asset.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting software and electronic document systems.
- Strong attention to detail and discretion. You handle financial and employee information in confidence.
- A professional and friendly manner at the front desk and on the phone.
How the role works
- You work closely with the accounting team, project managers, estimating and construction staff.
- You prepare and process transactions within set procedures. Payment release, banking changes, material adjustments and accounting policy decisions stay with designated approvers.
What success looks like
- Invoices and transactions are accurate and on time.
- Reconciliations and close tasks are complete by the deadline, with each difference explained.
- Records are easy to find and approvals are complete.
- New employees have their forms, workspace and equipment ready on day one.
- The front desk and office requests are handled reliably.
- Problems are reported early and avoidable errors are rare.
Why join Averton
- Competitive base salary
- Extended health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 2 weeks vacation to start
- RRSP matching
You join a team that values strong relationships, innovation and quality, with real opportunity to grow.
To apply
Send your resume and cover letter. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Averton uses AI tools to help screen applications. We thank all applicants. We contact only the applicants we select for an interview.
Averton is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified people. We provide accommodation during the hiring process on request.
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