Advisor, Project Accounting

Jobtailor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Enbridge seeks a Senior Project Accountant to perform monthly project accounting activities, including cost sign-off administration, accruals, and capital reconciliations. You will review AFEs, monitor capitalization, and ensure DOA compliance.

The role requires a CPA designation or related degree and 4+ years in project or capital accounting, with strong Oracle ERP and advanced Excel skills. Travel ~5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Related university degree and/or CPA professional designation in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, capital accounting, or a related finance function.
• Experience with AFEs, accruals, capital asset capitalization, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Oracle ERP systems, specifically Project Accounting/Oracle Project Management (OPM).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including querying tools, pivot tables, and data analysis features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex accounting and process issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and within a team.
• Primarily office-based work with extensive computer and desk work.
• Ability to travel approximately 5% to other Enbridge locations or meetings.
• Availability for periodic additional support during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, audits, and regulatory reporting cycles.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening, including a criminal records check

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, including cost sign-off administration, accruals, and account reconciliations, while applying US GAAP and providing guidance on Oracle Project Management.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with project teams and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Support audits and process improvements with thorough documentation and explanations.

Skills

Project Accounting

Oracle Project Management

US GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Cost Sign-Off Administration

Education

CPA Professional Designation

Accounting degree or related degree

Tools

Oracle ERP Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Perform monthly project accounting activities, including cost sign-off administration, accruals, reclassification entries, and account reconciliations
Review, process, and approve Authorization for Expenditure submissions
Set up and baseline new AFEs and revisions with appropriate Delegation of Authority approvals and funding support
Monitor AFEs, In-Service Dates, capital classifications, and project closures for timely capitalization and unitization
Apply capitalization, Distributable Cash Flow capital classification, intangibles, and CIAC requirements to project accounting
Provide guidance, training, and support on project accounting processes, policies, Oracle Project Management, and DOA requirements
Support regulatory, tax, and corporate reporting, including CWIP reporting, AFUDC support, and project accounting analyses
Collaborate with project teams, business partners, and auditors to resolve issues, support audits, and improve processes
Apply US GAAP to capital-project accounting and financial reporting
Respond to external and internal audit inquiries with supporting documentation and explanations

Requirements

• Related university degree and/or CPA professional designation in Accounting, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project accounting, capital accounting, or a related finance function
• Experience with AFEs, accruals, capital asset capitalization, reclassifications, and account reconciliations
• Strong digital literacy and proficiency with Oracle ERP systems, specifically Project Accounting/Oracle Project Management (OPM)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including querying tools, pivot tables, and data analysis features
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex accounting and process issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex accounting concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and within a team
• Primarily office-based work with extensive computer and desk work
• Ability to travel approximately 5% to other Enbridge locations or meetings
• Availability for periodic additional support during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, audits, and regulatory reporting cycles
• Final candidates may be required to undergo security screening, including a criminal records check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project accounting, including cost sign-off administration, accruals, and account reconciliations, while applying US GAAP and providing guidance on Oracle Project Management. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with project teams and resolving complex accounting issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Accounting
• Oracle Project Management
• US GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Cost Sign-Off Administration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Accounting
• Cost Sign-Off Administration
• Accruals
• Account Reconciliations
• Capital Asset Capitalization
• Reclassifications
• Distributable Cash Flow
• CIAC Requirements
• Financial Reporting
• CWIP Reporting

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Professional Designation

Industry Keywords

• Authorization for Expenditure
• Delegation of Authority
• Capital Classifications
• Project Closures
• Regulatory Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Oracle ERP Systems
• Oracle Project Management
• Microsoft Excel