ABOUT AXIOM BUILDERS
What we do
We are a trusted construction partner for many leading developers with over 12 million square feet under construction in Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Toronto, Seattle, and Nashville. From iconic residential developments to community-oriented public spaces, our focus on delivering an exceptional product and customer experience sets us apart. Together, our team of construction professionals takes pride in building value in everything we do, with the highest quality standards and a safety-first culture.
Who we are
Our people bring more than outstanding skills and experience - they bring our values to life: Accountability, Autonomy, Humility, Respect, and Excellence. How do our values show up? In the ownership we take for our work and pride in what we build. In the respect we have for everyone we work with, no matter their role. In our ability to balance confidence with humility by listening first, being open to new ideas and innovation. In our leadership trusting our people to make decisions, own outcomes, and do what’s right for the team, project clients, and trade partners.
Does it sound like you’d thrive here? Learn more about how our people live our values.
YOUR NEW OPPORTUNITY
As a Construction Accountant, you will join our team on an 18-month contract and work closely with project teams and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, maintain project budgets, and support overall project performance through effective accounting practices. You thrive working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, while also contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture. In this role, you’ll play an important part in keeping projects financially organized and running smoothly, while building strong working relationships with project managers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor project costs to ensure accurate coding in alignment with approved project budgets;
- Review and process subcontractors invoices, change orders and holdbacks;
- Prepare monthly progress billing invoices in accordance with contractual requirements;
- Post monthly cash receipts and maintain accounts receivable is up to date and follow up on past due accounts;
- Respond to inquiries from Project Managers, subtrades, suppliers, management and other project staff;
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes for assigned projects including reconciliations, project cost forecasting and other reports;
- Generate and maintain project financial reports and statements as required;
- Track construction holdback accounts and coordinate holdback releases with subcontractors, project teams, and the finance department.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of two to three (2–3) years of experience in project accounting and job costing, preferably within the construction industry;
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
- Experience with Acumatica, or other ERP systems such as Sage/Timberline;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams;
- Previous experience with Procore will be considered an asset.
YOUR REWARDS
Axiom Builders offers more than just competitive compensation and benefits; we give you the tools to build a long-term career.
Hear from our people on what it means to grow here, and learn about all the extras we offer: Why Axiom Builders.
The base salary range for this role is $60,000 to $75,000 adjusted for experience, plus a competitive bonus program. During the interview process, let’s talk to get the right fit for your experience level.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
Want to love what you do? We’re always looking for talented, values-driven, passionate people who take pride in their work. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition, and all applicant information will be kept on file for future opportunities.
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