Administrator, Accounting

EllisDon; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as an Administrator, Accounting in Edmonton. You will play a crucial role in client billing, processing payments, and managing accounts payable while ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. Ideal candidates have accounting experience and strong communication skills, suited for a fast-paced environment that values diversity and personal integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience or equivalent training.
• Working knowledge of accounting databases and software.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble client billing packages and monitor revenues.
• Process all project-related subcontractor payments.
• Oversee vendor profiles and manage purchase orders.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Tools

AS400

Excel

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You As An Administrator, Accounting Will

• Work with internal and external clients to assemble client billing packages, enter data into accounting system, monitor area revenues & receivables, and actively manage working capital through a focus on collections and deposits
• Collect, reconcile, seek approval, and process all project-related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal costing allocations, and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee vendor profiles including actively managing purchase order process from entry to closing. Prepare monthly purchase order spend analysis reports and ensure correct project allocation of spend.
• Assure timely and accurate processing of trade payables
• Successfully manage accounts payable functions including problem solving, vendor follow-ups and ensuring all documentation such as statutory declarations and WCB clearance certificates are present where appropriate
• Oversee vendor profiles including actively managing purchase order process from entry to closing. Prepare monthly purchase order spend analysis reports and ensure correct project allocation of spend.
• Assist internal costing department with coding invoices and expense reports
• Generate accounts receivable billings where necessary
• Process cost transfers between projects and between sub areas as necessary ensuring integrity of data
• Work with the leadership group in preparation of budgets and forecasts along with reporting on the financial performance of area projects highlighting areas of risk and opportunity along the way
• Verify, manage and prioritize workflow in a high-volume department to ensure deadlines are me
  
  

Is this the right role for you?

• Minimum 1 year of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience
• You have a working knowledge of accounting databases and software
• You have the ability to identify problems and assist in producing logical solutions to help co-workers solve issues
• An understanding of construction accounting and AS400, with strong Excel and computer skills is desirable.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships with vendors and co-workers in a fast-paced environment
  
  

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

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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