Your new company

A successful and growing construction company needs to add to their team of Project Accountants.

Your new role

• Support set up and maintenance full cycle of projects (from project starts to the closure) in the accounting system in accordance with accounting policies; • Process project cost against both subcontracts and purchase orders. • Support Billing on projects with complex commercial terms, and provide project manager monthly invoice; • Produces customer invoices with all necessary back up documentation; Page | 2 JOB DESCRIPTION – Project Accountant • Reviews project status and monitor project financial accuracy and completeness, including budget, change order, expenses, commitment, subcontractor invoices, materials invoices etc. • Produces and analyzes trend and variance reports as needed. • Assist project managers to finalize the AIM – working in process report. • Identifies areas of potential project gross margin improvement; ensures accurate recovery of all costs as defined in the contract and ensures non-billable costs are minimized. • Gathers project accruals and provisions information as needed. • Works directly with customers to ensure invoices have been received, approved, and actioned. • Reconciliation of various projects and accounts. • Perform Project financial close-out activities. • Works collaboratively across the Finance team – ad hoc duties as required

What you'll need to succeed

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field preferred • Experience required: 2+ years of project accounting experience, or equivalent. • Work experience in construction or a related industry preferred. • Strong financial understanding, including knowledge of financial controls and processes. • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. • Excellent organization and time management skills. • Strong ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment. • Strong computer skills are essential with proficiency using Microsoft Office. Experience in Eclipse accounting system would be an asset.

What you'll get in return

You will be joining at a time of great growth, meaning that your career can grow as the company does.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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