Senior Accountant

PCL Constructors; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction company based in Winnipeg is seeking an experienced accountant to handle financial transactions, project forecasting, and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have a postsecondary degree in accounting, CPA pursuit, and over 6 years of accounting experience, particularly in construction. This position requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to mentor accounting staff.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or related industry preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and cash flow analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and administrative functions.
• Complete all financial transactions timely and accurately.
• Mentor and coach accounting staff.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Project forecasting and budgeting

Risk management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting or finance

Active pursuit of CPA designation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
• Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participates in monthly forecast review meetings.
• Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
• Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
• Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
• Ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
• Reads contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project set up procedures.
• Identifies and communicates compliance and / or project risks with project team and accounting management.
• Mentors and coaches staff; assigns and oversees daily tasks of accounting students or other accountants.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting and or finance.
• Active pursuit of CPA designation.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Construction experience considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights.
• Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge of subcontract PO terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.