Job Cost Accountant

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Job Cost Accountant

Requisition ID: 11553

Location:

• West Kelowna, British Columbia, CA, V1Z 2L6
• Prince George, British Columbia, CA, V2N 2J8
• Spallumcheen, British Columbia, CA, V0E 1B0

Pay Type: Salary

$60,000 - $70,000

Travel Requirement: <10%

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About The Role

The Job Cost Accountant is a position that facilitates the accounting structure for the Asphalt/Pave Construction group. They are responsible for providing support to the GVA Construction, Pave and Infrastructure Operations and Estimating teams, while administering project accounting on a continual basis. The position will report to the General Manager and Finance Manager and also act as a resource for the administrative accounting staff. The Job Cost Accountant contributes to organizational excellence by continually promoting a culture of agility, collaboration and empowerment (ACE) enabling continuous improvement.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Develop goals and objectives to implement actions, track performance, and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Produce timely and accurate invoices and reports with attention to detail and process improvements.
• Monitor job activity through SAP and Track to ensure revenue is captured.
• Perform estimated versus actual cost analysis by job.
• Review job cost summaries with operations to identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Coordinate between Credit, Operations, Estimating, and Management to provide timely and accurate invoices and resolve issues.
• Ensure job performance is accurately reported; prepare worksheets, journal entries, cost allocations, revenue and cost accruals.
• Support the General Manager, Credit Department, and other teams.
• Report directly to the Controller and General Manager.
• Promote safety and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety behaviors.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Post-secondary diploma or degree.

Additional Education Preferred: Minimum 3rd level CMA/CGA Student or higher.

Field of Study Preferred: Accounting or related.

Work Experience: Minimum 2 years of Job Costing experience.

Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Travel Requirements: 0-10%

Additional Requirements:

• Drive for results, detail-oriented, good time management, task prioritization, customer focus.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proper PPE use, including being clean shaven for respirator fit tests.

What We Offer

• Health & dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP and TFSA options, EFAP, mental health support, recognition awards, discounts, online learning, parental support, inclusive environment, safety equipment.

Pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing, and criminal record check may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, you can shape a career that aligns with your passions, embrace diversity, share ideas, and build skills. We foster a culture of collaboration where everyone can thrive, helping us build a better world.