Construction Project Accountant

EllisDon Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Project Accountant in Calgary to manage project-related financial activities and ensure timely contract payments. You’ll read contracts, reconcile subcontractor payments, assemble client billing, and maintain cash flow data onsite at project locations.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment while collaborating with project managers and finance teams.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of accounting experience in a related role.
• Ability to read and interpret project contracts and subcontractor documents.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; on-site work capability.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project contracts and subcontractor documentation to align set-up with terms.
• Collect, reconcile, approve, and process project-related subcontractor payments and other financial transactions.
• Assemble client billing packages and ensure timely billings and payments per contract terms.
• Maintain accurate cash flow data and forecast versus financial model.
• Assist the Project Manager with monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Contract terms understanding

Project accounting

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Education

Business Administration/Finance degree

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

EllisDon is seeking a Project Accountant in Calgary to manage project-related financial activities and ensure timely contract payments. You’ll read contracts, reconcile subcontractor payments, assemble client billing, and maintain cash flow data onsite at project locations.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment while collaborating with project managers and finance teams.