Accountant

PCL Construction Management Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management company is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial transactions and reporting for large projects. The ideal candidate will possess a postsecondary degree and 3-5 years of accounting experience in the construction industry. Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, project forecasting, and risk management is essential. This role involves supervising entry-level accounting staff while ensuring compliance with contract terms and government regulations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred in construction or related industry.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and project costing principles.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting functions for large projects.
• Prepares bank deposits, reconciliations, and client billings.
• Supervises and mentors entry-level accounting staff.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Project forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Risk management

Management skills

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

• Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting for large projects.
• Completes and reviews all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
• Assembles information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
• Communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and project risks and assists with risk mitigation.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
• Reviews contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project setup procedures.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches entry level accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract / subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding.
• Exhibits strong management skills, with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities and lead and motivate employees.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.