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Valard Construction

Project Accountant (Transmission)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 29, 2027
Experience: 5 years experience in a project accounting role
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Original job description

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Project Accountant to our growing team, based in either Calgary or Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Project Controller, this role is a key contributor to the financial success of Transmission Line construction projects, providing full life-cycle accounting functions and operational cost control for assigned projects. Working in close partnership with the Project Controller, Project Managers and field operations, this position is responsible for the accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of project costs from job setup through to closeout, and plays a critical role in maintaining budget integrity, supporting client billing, and ensuring compliance with Valard's financial controls and reporting standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

Project Setup & Budget Management

Set up new projects in JD Edwards (Job Master, Cost Codes, budgets) and maintain job master data integrity with Quanta's consolidation tool
Participate in Day One Budget creation from tender documentation and support the budget change management process, including tracking revisions

Cost Control & Financial Reporting

Review and correct cost coding on purchase orders and other transactions, and support field staff with third-party cost coding
Manage monthly cost accruals, journal entries, and mid-month report packages with project management teams
For Percentage of Completion projects, facilitate monthly forecast meetings, provide variance analysis summaries, and load approved revenue/estimate data into JD Edwards
Prepare margin analysis and WIP calculations (costs/billings in excess), and support project profitability analysis and forecasting
Track pending, approved, and disputed change orders, quantifying revenue/margin impact per policy

Client Billing & Accounts Receivable

Prepare and administer client billings with required backup documentation, and monitor accounts receivable for collections
Reconcile total contract value to billings and forecast, and manage CIEB positions within established thresholds
Track and reconcile holdback receivable and administer release collection; ensure proper GST/PST treatment on billings

Subcontracts, Audits & Closeout

Administer subcontractor contracts and facilitate mid-month PO review meetings; compile documentation for internal/external audits
Support the Project Controller in closing and reviewing project costs on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Manage job closeout, including reconciliation, final cost reporting, and holdback payable tracking/release
Ensure revenue is recognized per ASC 606 with supporting documentation, and proper GST/PST treatment on invoices

Month End & General

Facilitate month end cost accrual meetings and ensure deadlines/reporting requirements are met
Verify labour, equipment, and material charges, and reconcile intercompany/shared-service allocations
Collaborate on Estimate-to-Complete calculations; complete ad hoc analyses and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
5 years experience in a project accounting role

an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Demonstrated experience supporting large projects
Solid understanding of construction revenue recognition principles, cost and revenue accruals, and percentage of completion accounting
Working towards or holding an accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling
Experience with job costing management, project analytics, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
Prior experience in the transmission, distribution, or renewable energy construction sector
Prior experience in the construction, electrical, or utility industry
JD Edwards or SAP experience

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About Our Business

Valard Construction is Canada's premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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Visit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions
Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process
We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy

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Responsibilities

Manage the full life-cycle accounting and cost control for transmission line construction projects, including project setup, budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting. Support client billing and collections, subcontract administration, audit documentation, revenue recognition, and project closeout while working with project controllers, managers, and field teams.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field, plus five years of project accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should understand construction revenue recognition, cost and revenue accruals, and percentage-of-completion accounting; an accounting designation or progress toward one is expected, with advanced Excel and construction-sector experience preferred.

Skills

Project Accounting
Project Cost Control
Budget Management
Financial Reporting
Cost Accruals
Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
Variance Analysis
Revenue Recognition
Work-in-Progress Reporting
Client Billing
Accounts Receivable
Change Order Management
Subcontract Administration
JD Edwards
Microsoft Excel
GST/PST Compliance

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Project Accounting
JD Edwards
Quanta Consolidation Tool
Microsoft Excel
SAP
Job Costing
Cost Codes
Budget Management
Cost Accruals
Journal Entries
Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Margin Analysis
Work-in-Progress Reporting
Client Billing
Accounts Receivable
Change Orders
Subcontract Administration
ASC 606
Revenue Recognition
GST
PST
Estimate-to-Complete
Construction Accounting
Transmission and Distribution
Renewable Energy Construction
CPA
RRSP Matching

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