Project Accountant

Twin Staffing; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Project Accountant to join their Atlantic project accounting team. This role is pivotal in cost-controlling major construction projects and ensuring efficient handling of financial tasks. The successful candidate will work closely with Project Managers, manage subcontractor payments, and support the team in achieving common goals. With a focus on process improvements and technical assistance, this position offers the chance to contribute to significant projects while developing your skills in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong accounting background and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Accounting or Finance is essential.
• Proven experience in construction project accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Cost control for major construction projects and processing AP subtrade claims.
• Support the project accounting team and manage subcontractor payments.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Viewpoint

InEight

Prophix

OnBase

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on and proactive Project Accountant to join our client's Atlantic project accounting team. The client is a well-regarded national general contractor, building major construction projects across the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for cost-controlling major projects and supporting the project accounting team to ensure efficient handling of financial and administrative project tasks.

Location: Halifax, NS

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000/year

Job Description

1. Cost control for major construction projects. Scope includes processing AP subtrade progress claims, account reconciliation, ensuring subcontracts are executed and compliance documents have been received, overseeing supplier costs, and preparing project accruals.
2. Manage release of subcontractor payments.
3. Work with Project Managers to ensure that all costs are recorded monthly, and all projects are billed monthly, which includes preparing monthly AR invoices and backup as directed by Project Managers.
4. Monitor AR report and prepare weekly aged AR report with comments for Management.
5. Meet month-end and quarter-end deadlines. Support the District Accountant with project P&Ls, quarter-end close, and financial reporting and analysis as required.
6. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
7. Support other administrative tasks as needed; facilitate collaboration among team members to achieve common goals.
8. Providing technical assistance to team members as well as supporting team members in their development within the organization.

Qualifications

1. Educational background in Accounting or Finance.
2. Proven experience in construction project accounting.
3. Demonstrate logical problem-solving skills to independently find solutions.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). Knowledge of other software applications such as Viewpoint/InEight/Prophix or OnBase considered an asset.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Excellent attention to detail and self-motivated.