Project Accountant (9001)
Project Accountant (9001)
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Job Description
The future you want is within reach.
At PCL we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. Were a community of builders committed to building better communities. Thats why were always looking ahead and not just to the next project or whats next in our industry.
Were also looking at whats next for you and how we can help you build a career youre proud of. Our Canadian Industrial sector of PCL services the oil and gas petrochemical mining power alternate energy and pulp and paper industries throughout North America. From propelling our emergency vehicles heating recreation centers and producing electricity for local schoolsthe projects we build are fundamental to the communities in which we live.
This position requires working/living at remote (out of town) project sites within Alberta BC or Ontario. Rotations vary depending on project placement (eg: 10/4 or 5/2).
Heres how a(n)Project Accountantfor our Edmonton Industrial Managementoffice contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Processes and manages all project-related payments including trade partner invoices general expenses and internal payroll allocations ensuring accuracy and timely completion in line with contracts legislation and PCL policies.
- Prepares and reconciles financial transactions using PCL business systems meeting all deadlines and compliance requirements.
- Provides the project team with ad hoc financial reports and analysis as needed.
- Prepares and submits client billing packages according to approval procedures to ensure timely client receipt and payment.
- Assists in gathering information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
- Ensures all required project and subcontract documentation is complete and current including insurance bonding workers compensation statutory declarations and lien waivers.
- Reviews trade partner documents for accounting purposes and follow established accounting procedures.
- Helps identify and report potential compliance or financial risks related to trade partners or projects.
- Assists in compiling documentation and responses for internal and external audits.
- Supports year-end financial processes as assigned.
- Communicates effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve financial or documentation issues.
- Builds and maintains strong customer-focused relationships with stakeholders across the project.
- Demonstrates and promotes a solutions-oriented and profitability-focused approach.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline. CPA Designation not required.
- Some co-op experience or 6 months to 2 years of accounting experience preferred.
- Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite and experience with JD Edwards ERP software.
- Introductory knowledge of construction industry; understands general construction terms and processes.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows.
- Exposure to project costing principles recoveries insurance and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
- Exposure to subcontract purchase order (PO) terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) requirements.
- Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms.
- Awareness of lien rights.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadline while remaining organized.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
PCL is an innovative employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations careers education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.
The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability or veteran status.
PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary which considers your unique qualifications and experience is just one component of the robust total rewards youll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering discretionary annual performance bonus comprehensive benefits and wellness programs retirement plan plus matching and career development programs.
Should you require an accommodation during the application process please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.
Together we can build success and a better future. Lets get started!
Employee Status:Regular Full-Time
Company:PCL Industrial Management Inc.
Primary Location:Edmonton Alberta (Ind Mgmt)
Job:Project Accountant
Requisition:9001
Employment Type
Full-Time
