Project Accountant

18 EllisDon Construction Services Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to manage project financials, subcontractor payments, and client billing for active projects.

The role emphasizes accurate cash-flow management, on-site collaboration, and adherence to contract terms across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. Applicants should have post-secondary education in Finance/Business Administration and 3–6 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance and 3–6 years of accounting experience or equivalent.
• Strong ability to identify financial situations and produce logical solutions for a project team.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and analytical skills; able to work independently and on-site.
• Experience in construction industry is an asset.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project contracts and subcontractor documents to ensure setup aligns with terms.
• Collect, reconcile, seek approval and process all project payments, expenses and payroll allocations promptly.
• Assemble client billing packages to ensure timely invoicing and contract-compliant payments.
• Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data and forecasts for the project.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal teams.
• Manage and reconcile the project budget and change distributions.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

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You as aProject Accountantwill:

• - 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 BusinessAdministration/Financealong 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.
• - 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.

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