Project Accountant

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Accountant, where your expertise in financial tracking and analysis will play a crucial role in the success of major infrastructure projects. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to building sustainable solutions for future generations. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects within a collaborative environment that values safety, integrity, and accountability. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to transformative initiatives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mental health support services

Career development programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Sustainable construction practices

Qualifications

• 1+ years in financial accounting role with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Post-secondary education in Commerce or Business Administration required.

Responsibilities

• Track, analyze, and forecast project costs for ongoing projects.
• Conduct cost, revenue, and margin analysis to ensure budget adherence.
• Prepare reports and provide financial services support to project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cost accounting theory

Financial analysis

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Commerce Degree

Business Administration Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Date: Mar 6, 2025

Location:

Kincardine, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Finance

Position Title: Project Accountant

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsiblyby minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?
The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Atkinsrealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

Reporting to the Project Finance Manager, the Project Accountant will ensure proper tracking, analysis and forecasting of project costs and provide job costing information to project management.

What You'll Do Here:

• Set-up Projects and CSO's in SAP for projects as assigned.
• Ensure the proper tracking, analysis and forecasting of ongoing projects.
• Review cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked.
• Initiate and conduct cost, revenue, and margin analysis.
• Ensure contract is fully invoiced, complete with associated contract documentation.
• Monitor and analyze subcontract costs.
• Create, maintain, and update customer T&M rates (Z tables) as contractually required.
• Review Labour standard costs and reconcile monthly variances.
• Monitor payment status on all assigned contracts.
• Ensure contract extras are tracked and billed.
• Maintain filing system for contract documents in accordance with auditing procedures.
• Track, monitor, and analyze productivity data.
• Perform project reviews with project management personnel.
• Verify current insurance, bonds, and lien waivers.
• Enter client billings into SAP system.
• Run job cost reports as required.
• Interpret accounting financial data, analyze financial reports, and recommend actions to be taken.
• Extract and analyze a variety of accounting/financial data from diverse sources and prepare reports.
• Perform complex cost accounting duties requiring experience in cost accounting theory and practices.
• Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasts/ annual Business Plans/ Budgets for the SBU Prepare and enter month end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers.
• Conduct variance analysis on various accounts as required.
• Prepare and submit various reports as assigned.
• Provide feedback to project managers on the ongoing cost controls of the projects.
• Provide historical information to the estimating department.
• Provide financial services support to the project team.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Post-secondary education: Bachelor of Commerce Degree or Business Administration Diploma.
• One (1) plus years in a financial accounting role.
• Holding a CPA designation or desire to pursue is an asset.
• Construction payroll experience is an asset.
• SAP experience is an asset.
• Working knowledge of HST/GST rules is in asset.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, and provincial Employment Standards.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills in order to handle multiple deadlines within a high-pressure work environment.
• Ability to work within stringent time constraints.

Security Clearance

• Due to the nature of work conducted by Shoreline, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.
• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.
  

Aecon fosters diversity , inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.