Full Job Description
As a Senior Project Accountant for PCL Industrial Management Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial), you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in supporting our projects by handling advanced accounting and administrative tasks that help meet contractual obligations and keep operations running smoothly.
Here's how a Senior Project Accountant for PCL Industrial Management Inc. within Edmonton Industrial Management contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
• Assembles client billings in accordance with contract terms and conditions and follows up to ensure timely payment.
• Reconciles and processes all project related accounts payable, subcontract payables and other costing allocations.
• Ensures that all project and subcontract required documentation, including insurance, bonding, , workers' compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers are in place by understanding the prime contract and subcontract terms and conditions.
• Reviews and analyzes project adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. Follows up and manages any issues, problems, or discrepancies.
• Participates in monthly project forecast review meetings to provide input on project financial status related questions.
• Assists with assembling of information for internal and external audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Performs project setup and close-out procedures.
• Identifies and communicates to project team and accounting management any irregularities and/or project risks.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications
• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline. CPA Designation not required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience with direct project accounting in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Flexible with working on project sites around the Edmonton area, other Alberta locations or other project site locations outside of Alberta.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and advanced knowledge and/or experience with JD Edwards ERP software.
• Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff.
• Intermediate understanding of project forecasting and budgeting.
• Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines 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.
Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.
Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Industrial)
Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Requisition ID: 12564