Accountant, Project

What is the Opportunity

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment maintenance new build decommissioning modularization and fabrication to power a sustainable future.

Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future.

The Finance Team is looking for a Project Accountant to join their growing team. The hire would work closely with the Finance Manager over the Aecon business along with operations and several shared service organizations within Aecon. Great opportunity to gain experience doing a wide variety of tasks in a challenging but rewarding atmosphere.

What Youll Do Here:

• Full-cycle project accounting including preparation of billings and/or entry into client systems monitoring AR collections and reconciling WIP/unbilled balances
• Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices and analyzing job costs/performance
• Work with Project or Operations Management team to identify and forecast financial exposures;
• Work with project staff along with accounts receivable accounts payable purchasing estimating and Business Unit finance department to prepare financial reports;
• Maintain change order logs and ensure adherence to Aecons revenue recognition policies
• Review cost reports to verify that budgets planned and actual costs Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC) contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked
• Maintain accurate labour rate tables for hourly labour ensure compliance with relevant union agreements
• Review all standard costs and reconcile/analyze monthly variances
• Prepare month end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers
• Provide information for internal and external audits including client audits
• Monitor and analyze subcontract costs
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Finance/Project Management

What You Bring To The Team:

• Bachelors degree in finance Economics or Accounting
• 1 year of experience may be pursuing CPA designation or equivalent
• Experience in construction or related industry is preferred
• Experience with SAP and Business Objects is valued
• Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence without specific authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong ability to think creatively challenge the status quo deal with ambiguity
• History of strong personal performance and value add to the business
• Demonstrated success working with internal/ external stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills including quantitative problem solving
• Broad business knowledge end-to-end thinking and organizational awareness

Citizenship Requirement:

This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.