Junior Project Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental and Vision Care

Compressed work schedule: every second

Job summary

Fluor Canada is seeking a Project Accounting professional to manage project ledger maintenance, invoicing, cost reconciliation, and labor reporting within SAP. You will ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms and company policies while supporting project execution.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, monitor expenditures, and assist with project close-out activities. A strong eye for detail and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent with two years of related experience.
• Effective communication with diverse audiences including management, coworkers, clients, vendors and visitors.
• Attention to detail and time-conscious, efficient work habits.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Prime Contract commercial terms.
• Analyze activities with engineering and construction accounting methods.
• Set up project structure in SAP and support invoicing.
• Reconcile cost, hours, and billing; monitor labor and expat costs.
• Interface with internal/external groups, management, clients and auditors.

Skills

Project accounting

Invoicing

Cost reconciliation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

Job Description

This position conducts work directly related to management or general business operations in an organization or functional area. The work requires advanced knowledge gained from a prolonged course of specialized instruction, experience, and expertise. The position includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.

Scope

This position performs basic project accounting activities and assumes responsibility for maintenance of project-related ledger accounts.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand the Prime Contract commercial terms
• Analyze and apply the activities being performed with respect to engineering and construction accounting methodology and company practices
• Perform the required tasks and follow established written procedures and techniques to accomplish activities
• Participate in the Commercial Alignment Process and preparation of the Integrated Framework Checklist for the Project Business Plan and Project Integrated Framework Alignment meetings
• Set-up project structure in SAP
• Support and lead invoicing
• Reconcile cost, hours, and billing
• Monitor and report on labor, expense, and expat costs
• Perform project close-out activities
• Apply discretion and evaluation capabilities
• Interface with other groups inside and outside the organization, senior management, other locations, clients, and auditors
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and two (2) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to six (6) years* if non-degreed
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, province, and federal statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of Project Accounting/Finance, the successful candidate will need to complete a background check to validate previous employment and education history.

Preferred Qualifications

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

At Fluor, we believe that overall wellness encompasses the four wellness pillars of mental, physical, financial and social. Upon these pillars we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace by creating awareness through knowledge building and communication while focusing on measurable outcomes.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Fluor uses artificial intelligence (AI) in its hiring process to review applications and identify qualified candidates. More information including contact information is available in our Applicant Notice when creating a profile on our recruiting platform.

Notice to Candidates: As required by some of our clients and projects, to the extent allowed by law, offers may be conditional upon consent and clearance of a satisfactory background check which could include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, and confirmation of education, professional registration, employment history, and references.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted. Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!