Project Accountant

Bird Construction; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Project Accountant in Calgary or Edmonton. The candidate will oversee accounts payable and receivable responsibilities, ensuring accurate client billings and financial compliance.

Qualifications include a degree in accounting, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel skills. The role demands the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years’ accounting experience in a construction or high-volume accounting environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts payable and receivables.
• Complete all aspects of client billings.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.

Skills

Accounts payable and receivables

Excel skills

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in accounting

Job description

Reporting to the Controller, the Project Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable and receivables and supporting the accounting team.

This role is based full-time in the Edmonton or Calgary Office.

What You Will Be Working On

• Completion for all aspects of client billings as applicable based on project type (pulling and reviewing all support files, confirming LEM’s are correctly billed, confirming non-reimbursable costs are correct, etc.)
• Post holdback invoices
• Prepare Statutory Declaration form
• Review equipment listing/rates from equipment yard
• Follow up on payment certifications and collections.
• Flagging collection risks
• Preparing Journal Entries as required
• Prepare Subcontract invoice correction
• Review of unapproved invoices to validate accrual amounts and provide commentary
• Work with Accounts Payable to obtain unentered invoices, review with project team and prepare JV
• Review cheque release & compliance requirements for all physical cheques
• Follow up on old cheques before stale date
• Subcontract review / vendor details / confirming values billings amounts on subcontract vs. change orders
• Compliance reports are reviewed and followed up with Project Administrators as required for outstanding documentation
• Review coding for project related costs initiated from shared services
• Compile Labour/Equipment pickup Reports for CM projects
• Prepare month-end WIP Reports
• Assist Project team with Revenue Forecast Reports
• Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals and any additional services related to billing and payables.
• Review and process expense claims.
• File and manage project records and accounting documents.
• Ensure that month end deadlines are met.
• Assist with the requirements of internal and external audit.
• Ensure compliance with CSOX and IFRS requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in accounting
• 3 - 5 years’ accounting experience
• Strong A/R and A/P background within construction or high-volume accounting environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
• Superior written and verbal communication skills