Senior Project Accountant
Senior Project Accountant
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Where Greatness Grows
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people where human potential meets vision and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on to the energy and resources that keep us moving we are powering our communities and shaping Canadas skylines coasttocoast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
We are a dynamic team of over 5000 with a range of professions backgrounds and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird you hold the pen and you write your story. As you unlock your potential you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.
Be a part of our team where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and longlasting relationships based on respect collaboration and a solutionfocused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.
Reporting to the Finance Director the Senior Project Accountant will be part of a highperforming project team dedicated to delivering a multiyear billiondollar major rail infrastructure project through collaboration and a bestforproject vision. In this role you will play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance supporting strategic financial decisions that drive project success. With a focus on proactive problemsolving you will also contribute to optimizing financial processes and enhancing reporting efficiency across the project.This position is in Downtown Toronto.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide project accounting leadership and support for major infrastructure projects.
- Support district finance team with regular processes and procedures including Procore timesheet management.
- Prepare and submit billings to Rail Connect Partners (the Joint Venture) on a timeandmaterial (T&M) basis including detailed backup.
- Maintain and update billing rate tables incorporating annual tax changes (CPP & EI) WSIB and merit increases.
- Oversee time reconciliation and transfers working with operations each quarter to support quarterly reporting.
- Assist with quarterend tasks (goal of monthly reporting).
- Record accounts receivable (AR) and manage cash receipts.
- Prepare and record Rail Connect Partners related journal entries along with direct cost analysis.
- Obtain accruals and a summary of supporting documents for accurate recordkeeping.
- Prepare journal entries for Bird and approve cost accrual entries in JDE (finance system)
- Manage and submit invoices including preparation of invoices for Rail Connect Partners and gathering direct cost invoices labor costs timesheets and expenses.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of profit & loss reporting
- Support project closeout processes ensuring all financial documentation is complete and accurate.
- Assist monthly financial statement preparation ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors.
What We Are Looking For:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant work experience
- CPA and construction experience is considered an asset
- 5 of relevant project accounting experience
- Previous supervisory experience is an asset
- In depth understanding of project accounting project management and project delivery formats
- Advanced Excel proficiency ability to work with complex formulae XLOOKUP/INDEXMATCH functions and arrays is an asset
- Experience in Viewpoint Vista and/or JD Edwards is an asset
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
- Ability to forge grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously meet the time demands of unpredictable activities handle pressure and meet challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines through prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging fast paced and steadily changing environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is nonnegotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
Bird is committed to diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable perform better and achieve greater success. As such we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
