Project Accountant- Construction

Skygrid Construction Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Gaining valuable experience

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Professional development

Network and connect with valuable_prof

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

SKYGRiD Construction Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant- Construction to monitor and report the financial progress of projects and manage billings and collections. This is a future opportunity within our organization, primarily on a construction site with Mississauga head office and GTA project sites.

The role requires on-site collaboration with operations, strong financial analysis, and meticulous attention to detail. CPA progression and construction sector knowledge are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Accounting/Finance degree; CPA in progress desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of project accounting experience.
• Experience in engineering/consulting/construction sector is a plus.
• Ability to analyze financial data and forecast projects.
• On-site collaboration with operations teams is required.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report project financial progress and variances.
• Manage subcontracts, change orders, and related draws.
• Track POs, invoices, and liaise with vendors on billing.
• Prepare monthly billing and project forecasts.
• Maintain AR/AP subledgers and project documentation.
• Close-out contracts and project accounts at completion.
• Respond to customer requests and provide ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA candidate

Five years experience

Construction sector knowledge

Financial analysis

On-site collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Travel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA program enrollment desired

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Title:

Project Accountant- Construction

Company:

SKYGRiD is an industry-leading construction and building services company. We serve clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, by utilizing our collaborative team approach to fulfill their building’s purpose.

What you will be doing:

The project accountant is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

This posting is for a future opportunity within our organization.

• Contract management: track and maintain subcontracts and change orders and process related draws.
• Purchase orders: track and maintain all POs and process related invoices.
• Liaise with vendors/subcontractors on billing, payments, and compliance (WSIB, COI, Stat Dec, etc.).
• In collaboration with Project teams, manage budgets, costing, change orders, and project forecasts.
• Identify and investigate job cost variances to budget.
• Review and process all general expenses and overheads related to assigned projects.
• Investigate all non-recoverable project expenses.
• Manage AR collections for assigned projects.
• Review and maintain AR and AP subledgers.
• Prepare monthly billing and distribution of draws for assigned projects.
• Ensure all owner contract requirements have been met and captured in monthly billings.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the contract with the Project Owner.
• Prepare accurate and timely project financial reporting and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Ensure the completeness of project documentation over the life of the project and through closeout.
• Close-out contracts and project accounts upon project completion.
• Respond to all customer requests.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned by Senior Management.

What you will bring:

• Accounting/Finance related degree, enrollment in CPA program desired.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the engineering and/or consulting and/or construction sector(s), considered an asset.
• Ability to analyze financial data, understand project forecasting, and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to work on site with operations teams is required.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Travel to assigned project(s)

Top benefits and perks:

As a team member at SKYGRiD Construction you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Gaining valuable experience
• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Professional development
• Network and connect with valuable professionals
• Great Place to Work certified

Pay Transparency:

The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000.00- $95,000.00.

The posted salary range reflects the expected base pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. SKYGRiD is committed to pay equity and transparency, and further details will be shared during the hiring process.

Working Conditions:

• Working on a Construction Site/ Head Office

Location:

SKYGRiD Construction Head Office is located in central Mississauga, Ontario.

Site projects are located in various areas of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area,

Travelling will be required to job site. Having a vehicle may be beneficial.

SKYGRiD is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under SKYGRiD’s Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.