Project Accountant

REDPATH MINING; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company is seeking a Project Accounting Analyst responsible for project and contract financial management. The role involves performance reporting, budgeting, and collaboration with various departments to enhance financial operations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Finance or Accounting and relevant experience in project accounting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in an accounting environment, preferably in projects.
• Detailed knowledge of contract and change order accounting.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly financial management information accurately.
• Analyze project cash flow and present key variables.
• Support monthly project variance reporting and presentations.

Skills

Financial Management

Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA (CGA/CA/CMA) or CFA designation

Job description

Job Description

The Project Accounting Analyst is a self-starter responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. The main purpose of this position is to provide performance reporting, budgeting/forecasting, analysis, and business support. A key part of the role is to ensure connectivity and alignment with Finance, Area Managers, Project Controls, Estimating, Payroll, Engineering, Contracts, and clients. The jobholder is expected to work with these functions in both a support and influencing/challenging capacity. This role will lead and sponsor process creation, improvement initiatives, and changes within Redpath Canada Limited.

Responsibilities

• Complete all monthly financial management information (MI) accurately and timely to help monitor and improve performance.
• Analyze project cash flow and present key variables to stakeholders.
• Support monthly project variance reporting and presentations.
• Prepare and submit Labour, Equipment, and Materials (LEMs)/Electronic daily Billings to clients.
• Coordinate documentation for invoicing, including statutory declarations and WCB clearance certificates.
• Assist procurement and accounts payable in resolving issues, including review and reconciliation of cost coding, purchase orders, and commitments.
• Perform revenue and accrual entries from information provided by Project Controls, Procurement, Project Management, and Finance.
• Ensure timely completion of Monthly Project Estimates.
• Provide analysis to highlight performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform specialized accounting functions, ensuring compliance with policies, principles, and contractual obligations.
• Analyze performance variances and follow up on investigations and recommended actions.
• Support monthly closing and billing cycles.
• Provide management with data, analysis, and support for plans, forecasts, and initiatives.
• Determine reporting needs and review data integrity.
• Lead or participate in complex projects across domains.
• Resolve escalations and complex issues through pattern and root cause analysis.
• Analyze measurements to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Train team members and develop reports and dashboards for performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify performance improvements.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
Preferred: CPA (CGA/CA/CMA) or CFA designation.

Work Experience

Required: 3-5 years in an accounting environment, preferably in projects with detailed knowledge of contract and change order accounting.