Project Accountant

West Edmonton Mall; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Accountant responsible for the complete accounting cycle for special projects. The position involves preparing financial statements, maintaining cost control, and assisting in audits to ensure compliance. Candidates are expected to hold a degree in Accounting and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in the Accounting Field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High standard of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain internal control procedures and analyze project profitability.
• Assist in external auditing and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Project Accountant is responsible for the full accounting cycle for any special projects within Triple Five.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Preparing financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports.
• Developing and maintaining cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures for Triple Five.
• Performing general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system, journal entries, and month-end close work.
• Analyzing project data to help interpret project profitability and run reports for project managers.
• Analyzing financial information, call attention to trends, make recommendations, collect information and prepare reports.
• Examining and verifying accuracy of work and authorize routine payments, credits, deposits and withdrawals
• Ensuring that all bank reconciliations are completed and balanced.
• Assisting in the external auditing process to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications :

• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting.
• A minimum of two (2) - three (3) years working experience in the Accounting Field.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving, logical analysis and critical thinking skills as well as a high standard of ethics.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.

Terms of Employment :

• This is a full time position that is required Monday through Friday.
• This is a salaried position that is dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.