Project Accountant

J EllisDon Corporation; Canada; Presencial; CAD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EllisDon is seeking a Project Accountant to support contract setup, subcontractor payments, client billings, and cash flow forecasting on active projects across Canada.

The role requires a post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Finance and 3–6 years of accounting experience; on-site work is expected. Proficiency with Excel is essential, and eligibility for CISD Secret clearance is noted in the posting.

Formación

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance.
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills; on-site at project locations.

Responsabilidades

• Read and understand project contracts and subcontractor documents to align set up procedures with terms.
• Collect, reconcile, approve and process project subcontractor payments, expenditures and payroll costing allocations.
• Assemble client billing packages and ensure timely billings and receivables.
• Maintain accurate cash flow data and forecasts against financial models.
• Assist the Project Manager with monthly owner/consultant and internal reports.
• Manage and reconcile the project budget and change distributions.

Conocimientos

Accounting/Finance

Financial analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Excel (tools)

Educación

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration/Finance

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon's commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon's purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you're curious, here's what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Project Accountant will:

• Read and understand project related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project set up procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions.
• Collect, reconcile, seek approval and process all project related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll costing allocations and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet all contract payment terms.
• Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected cash flow assumed in financial model (as applicable to the project).
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.
• Manage and reconcile the project budget and change distributions.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
• You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
• You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Related experience working in a construction environment would be an asset.
• You are proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel.
• Must have or be eligible for CISD Secret level clearance.

The salary range for this role $60,000 - $75,000 CAD.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status.

The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.

As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success. We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with.

We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience. Values-based leadership. EllisDon's culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.