Project Accountant M/F

Nisku, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 10, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

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Company Overview

Since 1974, Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. has evolved from a small municipal road contractor into a comprehensive heavy civil construction and highway maintenance organization operating across. With a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from asphalt repairs to multi-million dollar infrastructure contracts, our dedicated team delivers professional, high-quality services through long-standing relationships with public and private sector clients.

We are seeking an intermediate level, detail-oriented and energetic Project Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will oversee and manage project costs, ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency across various civil construction projects. Your expertise will help optimize budgeting processes, monitor expenditures, and support the financial health of our organization while maintaining transparency and compliance with industry standards.

What is the role?

Ensure that Project Management decisions are respected applied, and well documented
Prepare 3 times yearly reporting for PM's relating to budget and forecasting with periodic updates
Coordination of the corporate overhead budget 3 times yearly, with assistance
Perform detailed account analysis to identify variances, discrepancies, or potential cost overruns
Ensure divisional operational accounts are reliable by checking and verifying; K factor (margin), job results, risks on receivables, stocks, follow-up on billing
Ensure group management accounts are reliable; financial reporting; overhead; variances (labour and equipment), global risks
Support month end activities including preparing/reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reporting
Monitor project cost transactions and ensure costs are allocated accurately, and recoding where applicable
Work with Project Managers to ensure that all costs are recorded monthly and all projects are billed monthly
Assist in identifying ways to streamline the day-to-day project management, project coordinating, and project administration operations as they relate to the accounting department and make processes more efficient and accurate.
Assist with external audit process including liaise with auditors, prepares and reviews working papers for auditors
Respond to all inquiries from senior management
Provide detailed variance analysis on a monthly basis, including but not limited to fuel and hourly labour
Monthly environmental indicators audit and reporting
Assess, support and advise senior managers
Develop, recommend and implement general accounting controls and assist in audit

What do we value?

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the construction industry or a project based environment
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in reporting in a multi divisional organization
Professional designation (CPA) is preferred Experience in report design, implementation and support
Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail in account analysis and bank reconciliation
Ability to work effectively within a team environment while managing multiple priorities
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
Creative problem solver
Conscientious with attention to detail
Continuous improvement attitude

What's in it for you?

Competitive compensation package
Dental care
Extended health care
Annual boot allowance
Matching RRSP
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
Maternity top-up program
Second parent leave program
Free On-site parking
Growth Opportunities
Company events

Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together.

Please visit us on the web at www.carmacks.com to learn more about Carmacks.

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Responsibilities

Manage and monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts, billing, and financial reporting across civil construction projects, ensuring accurate allocations and timely identification of variances and risks. Support month-end and audit activities, maintain reliable divisional and group accounts, advise senior managers, and improve accounting processes and controls.

Requirements

Candidates should have 2–3 years of experience in construction or a project-based environment and at least 3 years of reporting experience in a multi-divisional organization. A CPA designation is preferred; strong analytical, communication, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are also valued.

Skills

Project Cost Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Account Analysis
Variance Analysis
Cost Allocation
Month-End Close
Audit Support
Accounting Controls
Project Billing
Risk Assessment
Bank Reconciliation
Report Design and Implementation
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Written and Verbal Communication

Benefits

Dental Care
Extended Health Care
Annual Boot Allowance
Matching RRSP
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Maternity Top-Up Program
Second Parent Leave Program
Free On-Site Parking
Growth Opportunities
Company Events

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Project Accounting
Civil Construction
Highway Maintenance
Project Costs
Budgeting
Forecasting
Corporate Overhead
Financial Reporting
Account Analysis
Variance Analysis
Cost Allocation
Project Billing
Receivables
Inventory
Labour Costs
Equipment Costs
Month-End Reporting
Quarterly Reporting
External Audit
Working Papers
Accounting Controls
Bank Reconciliation
Environmental Indicators
CPA
Multi-Divisional Organization

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