Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Winnipeg is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting functions, participate in monthly forecasts, and provide vital support for financial reporting. Candidates should have a postsecondary degree in accounting and 6 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction. This role also involves mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Join a supportive team committed to your career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonuses

Employee share purchase plans

Wellness programs

Retirement plans with matching

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6 years of progressive accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including ledger maintenance and cash flow analysis, with the ability to recommend strategies.
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights and bid and contract securities, insurance, risk management, claims, and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements.
• Participate in monthly forecast review meetings.
• Assist with assembling information for internal and external financial reporting.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting and/or finance

Active pursuit of CPA designation

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We are a community of builders committed to creating better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead—not just to the next project or industry trend, but also to your future and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

Here's how a Senior Accountant in our Winnipeg office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
• Complete all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in monthly forecast review meetings.
• Provide project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as needed.
• Assist with assembling information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
• Assemble client billing packages according to contract terms and ensure timely payment.
• Prepare bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
• Identify irregularities or risk exposures and support strategy development to address them.
• Ensure all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers' compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers, is in place.
• Read contracts and interpret trade partner documentation for accounting-related items; assist with project setup procedures.
• Identify and communicate compliance and project risks with the project team and accounting management.
• Mentor and coach staff; assign and oversee 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, project forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including ledger maintenance and cash flow analysis, with the ability to recommend strategies.
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights and bid and contract securities, insurance, risk management, claims, and pricing.
• Intermediate knowledge of subcontract PO terms, including insurance, SDI, and bonding requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company passionate about their work, supporting infrastructure and utilities essential to daily life. Our projects impact vacations, careers, education, and healing. We are ranked among the best companies to work for, committed to supporting and developing our teams.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating equitable and inclusive environments for all employees and applicants, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes various pay and benefit strategies, such as competitive salary, employee share purchase plans, discretionary bonuses, benefits, wellness programs, retirement plans with matching, and career development opportunities.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact us with the position and location you are interested in.

Let's build success and a better future together. Let's get started!

Employee Status : Regular Full-Time

Company : PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location : Winnipeg, Manitoba

Job : Senior Accountant

Requisition : 9370

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1