Capital and Project Accountant

Athabasca University (AU); Town of Athabasca; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Alberta is recruiting for the position of Capital and Project Accountant. This role supports capital project accounting and acts as a liaison with financial reporting teams. The position is primarily virtual but requires some onsite presence during audits. Ideal candidates will be collaborative and have a strong understanding of financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support capital and project accounting functions.
• Act as liaison between budget unit and financial reporting.
• Track and account for capital projects.

Job description

Overview

Athabasca University's Department of Financial Reporting and Operational Services is recruiting for the position of Capital and Project Accountant.

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Operations, the Capital and Project Accountant will support the capital and project accounting functions, and act as the liaison between the budget unit and Financial Reporting and Operational Services on capital and project financial matters. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking and accounting for capital projects and providing assistance with operating projects. This position will work closely with university staff at various levels, seeking and soliciting information, providing guidance, and working collaboratively.

The role will be primarily virtual, but will have some placed based functions as required. During the year end audit there may be a requirement for the employee to be onsite for a period of time.