Accountant — Data Center Projects

PCL Construction; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Utah is seeking an Accountant to join a growing national data center team. You will perform general accounting, support forecasting and reporting, and help ensure timely billings and compliant financial processes.

Ideal candidates hold a postsecondary degree in accounting, are pursuing a professional designation, and have 2+ years in construction or related industries. Proficiency with MS Office and accounting software is required.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
• 2 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate understanding of lien rights.
• Basic exposure to bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms including insurance and SDI and bonding requirements.
• Exposure to 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.

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.
• Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and following established accounting procedures.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Project forecasting

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Confidentiality handling

Attention to detail

Education

Postsecondary degree

Accounting designation pursuit

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. in Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Utah is seeking an Accountant to join a growing national data center team. You will perform general accounting, support forecasting and reporting, and help ensure timely billings and compliant financial processes.

Ideal candidates hold a postsecondary degree in accounting, are pursuing a professional designation, and have 2+ years in construction or related industries. Proficiency with MS Office and accounting software is required.