Senior Accountant

Phasor Engineering Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian engineering company located in Calgary is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage project controls and financial reporting. Candidates should have a CPA designation, extensive project accounting experience, and proficiency in tools like JDE and Excel. The role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site gym

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related industry and project accounting experience.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up jobs and manage project billing.
• Assist in month-end reporting and reconciliations.
• Compile information for auditors.

Skills

Project accounting

JDE experience

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Construction Revenue Recognition

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

JDE

OneStream

Job description

Phasor Engineering is a dynamic North America based company specializing in engineering, design, panel fabrication, and testing/commissioning of high voltage electrical facilities. Our focus is to incorporate the latest technological advances to provide the most cost-effective and efficient solutions to power system engineering. This focus allows us to be involved in a diverse range of projects from conceptual engineering through to commissioning and startup.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role will be based out of our Calgary, AB office. The Senior Accountant will be responsible in maintaining project controls, performing project analytics, completing month and year end close procedures and financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Job Duties

1. Job set up and billing
   • Set-up of jobs and budgets when required.
   • Manage projects and cost codes creation in JDE.
   • Monthly project billing.
2. Month and year end procedures
   • Assist in month end reporting to parent company.
   • Intercompany balancing and reconciliation.
   • For non-percentage of completion jobs:
     • Provide cost and revenue by work order reports to the project management team.
     • Work with the project management team to identify unbilled units at the end of the month in order to calculate and accrue unbilled revenue.
     • Where possible, margin by cost type analysis in order to determine if all billable costs have been recovered.
   • Prepare margin analysis comments for monthly vs job to date results.
   • Support reporting up to Quanta for monthly rolling forecast, variance analysis, etc.
   • Balance sheet reconciliations including:
     • Unbilled revenue reconciliation and analysis including breakdown of unbilled revenue into late, claim, timing, etc.
     • Accrued liabilities reconciliation and analysis.
     • Received not vouchered analysis and cleanup.
     • Post close AP analysis for missed accruals.
3. Audit Preparation and Support
   • Respond to project accounting questions.
   • Compile information for internal and external auditors as required.
   • Audit supplier invoices back to contract and bid documentation.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate be pursuing or will have a CPA designation or equivalent.
• 5 or more years related industry and project accounting experience.

Requirements

• Experience with JDE and OneStream is an asset.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong understanding of Construction Revenue Recognition principles.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proactive and demonstrate initiative in identifying and taking on projects and duties.
• Pride in work and attention to detail and accuracy are essential.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants agrees to undergo a Backcheck screening, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check.

Phasor Engineering Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. While we appreciate all applications we receive and the applicant’s interest in our company, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program