Accountant

PCL; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL is seeking an accountant for their Toronto office in Oakville, ON. The role involves managing accounts payable, providing financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, some accounting experience, and a strong understanding of accounting principles.

Benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs

Retirement plan plus matching

Career development programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree is an asset.
• 6 months to 1 year of accounting or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and cash flows.

Responsibilities

• Processes all accounts payable and receivable accurately.
• Assists with financial reporting and audits.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting principles

Project forecasting

Customer relationships

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

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At PCL, your personal and professional growth is our passion. We're excited to help you discover what's next in your journey so you can build a legacy that you're proud of. With locations and projects across North America and beyond, exciting opportunities are waiting for you in dozens of cities.

As an accountant for our Toronto office, located in Oakville, ON, you will contribute to our team by :

• Processes all accounts payable and accounts received in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
• Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
• Collects and obtains approval and processes through PCL business systems all accounts payable and accounts receivable in a timely and accurate manner to meet all contract payment terms as per legislation, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures.
• Participates in year-end and audit procedures as assigned.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field is considered an asset.
• Some student experience or 6 months to 1 year of accounting or administrative experience is preferred.
• Exposure to project forecasting and budgeting.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows.
• Exposure to project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract / subcontract requirements as related to accounting
• Exposure to subcontract purchase order terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance requirements.
• Basic understanding of lien rights.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software is an asset.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!