Project Accountant, for COWI in North America

COWI; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Minimum 3 weeks' vacation

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Parking or transit allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

COWI in Canada is seeking a Project Accountant to support North Vancouver projects. You will invoice customers, assist with project controlling and reporting, and help ensure positive cash flow by timely invoicing and AR follow-up.

The role requires 2–5 years in project controlling/billing within professional services, ERP familiarity, and strong MS Office/data-entry skills. Collaboration with PMs and remote staff is expected.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance.
• 2–5 years of project controlling/billing experience in professional services.
• Knowledge of standard contract terms (hourly, lump sum, not-to-exceed) and their billing implications.

Responsibilities

• Timely invoicing to customers.
• Assist with project controlling activities (e.g., insights on overruns, contingency, WIP, ETC).
• Timely project closure and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with Project Managers.
• Ensure projects are cash-flow positive via invoicing & follow-up on AR.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to become part of a leading international consulting company that creates value and solutions to some of the most complex issues worldwide? Can you assist and support project managers in a complex environment with your ability to adjust to changing priorities, deal with ambiguity, and take initiative? And can you ensure that we maximize project profitability and administers the project billing processes? Then, join us and we can be outstanding together.

Shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Accountant to join our team in North Vancouver. You will work closely with a team of experts w oring alongside our customers on some of North America's most significant projects.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Timely invoicing to customers
• Assist with Project controlling activities (e.g. providing insights in relation to project overruns, contingency, work in progress, estimate to complete, etc.)
• Timely closure of the projects
• Assist with preparing timely and meaningful project reporting
• Maintaining constructive and value-adding relationships with Project Managers.
• Ensure projects are cash-flow positive by providing accurate and timely invoicing for approval by Project Managers (PMs), and support PMs on following up on past due accounts receivable

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• Have completed post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance, complemented with at least 2-5 years of previous related experience in project controlling/billing within the professional services environment
• Possess knowledge and understanding of standard contract terms, including hourly, lump sum, and not-to-exceed, and how they are applied in the billing process and from a risk perspective
• Have good knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment and be able to work with staff located remotely
• Be hands-on with using ERP and have advanced knowledge of MS Office suite and data entry skills
• Have high attention to detail with comprehensive technical, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share! | Full-time hires get minimum of 3 weeks' vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation: $55,000 to $70,000 for North Vancouver location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location

Got more questions? Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.