Accountant, Project - Port Colborne, ON

EllisDon; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Accountant for their Niagara Falls location. This role involves managing financial transactions related to projects, ensuring accurate billing, and supporting the Project Manager in reporting. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business Administration or Finance, with 3-6 years of relevant experience. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure. This is an on-site position in Port Colborne.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Growth potential

Competitive compensation package

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to identify financial situations and propose solutions.
• Experience in a construction environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project-related contracts.
• Process all project-related subcontractor payments and financial transactions.
• Assemble client billing packages following approval procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration / Finance

Job description

You, as a Project Accountant, will :

• Read and understand project related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project set up procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions.
• Collect, reconcile, seek approval, and process all project related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll costing allocations, and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner to meet all contract payment terms.
• Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure the client receives billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data, both current and forecasted, as compared to the projected cash flow assumed in the financial model (as applicable to the project).
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for the owner/consultant and internal reporting.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have post-secondary education in Business Administration / Finance along with 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
• You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
• You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Related experience working in a construction environment would be an asset.
• This position is located in Port Colborne - this is an on-site position.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that offers continuous learning, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment committed to inclusion and diversity.