Project Accountant
- Edmonton, AB, T6S 1B8, Canada
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Overview
Are you a detail-oriented accountant with strong organization skills? As a Project Accountant, you will play a crucial role in preparing and analyzing financial data, ensuring the financial health of our projects. You will collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to contribute to insightful financial reporting but also drive the success of our projects.
Apply now and transform your career with us.
What you will be doing
- Prepare project journal entries and reconciles cost reports for one or more projects.
- Compile and analyze project pay forms to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy.
- Track insurance and bond information for all subcontractors.
- Assist in month end closing, budget rearrangements, and budge revisions as directed by project team.
- Set up cost codes and cost types for project needs.
- Support field personnel timecard entry, certified payroll and reporting as needed.
- Enter equipment time entry and reconcile equipment accruals for project needs.
- Support accounts payable and onsite invoice entry to track project expenses and payments. Works with project personnel to expedite payment and resolves issues.
What we are looking for
- 2+ years of construction field accounting experience or training preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Strong organization and attention to detail required.
- Strong time management and self-prioritization skills required.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Takes personal ownership over tasks and asks for help, when needed communicate effectively with others.
Why work for us
Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:
- Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
- Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
- Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Responsibilities
The Project Accountant is responsible for preparing financial data, including journal entries, cost reports, and budget revisions for construction projects. They also manage accounts payable, reconcile equipment accruals, and support field personnel with payroll and timecard reporting.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of construction field accounting experience and a bachelor's degree. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities are required for this role.
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Journal entries
- Cost reports
- Budgeting
- Accounts payable
- Timecard entry
- Certified payroll
- Reconciliation
- Data analysis
- Organization
- Time management
- Communication
- Construction accounting
Benefits
- Paid time off program
- 401(k)/RRSP
- Medical insurance
- Extended health care
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Provincial medical wellness benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement program
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Administrative
Keywords
- Project Accountant
- Construction Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Cost Codes
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Budgeting
- Reconciliation
- Insurance
- Bonding
- Field Accounting
- Time Management
- Financial Analysis