Construction Accountant – Billing & Forecasting

PCL; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

HSA or FSA

Wellness programs

Career development

Training & development

Cross-sector growth

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West seeks an Accountant to support project and corporate accounting functions in Tempe, AZ.

You will handle general accounting tasks, reporting and forecasting to meet contractual requirements. You’ll collaborate with project teams, assemble financial information for reporting, manage bank deposits and reconciliations, and help ensure compliance with government and contractual standards.

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.
• 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.

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

Accounting basics

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Education

Postsecondary degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. within Civil West seeks an Accountant to support project and corporate accounting functions in Tempe, AZ.

You will handle general accounting tasks, reporting and forecasting to meet contractual requirements. You’ll collaborate with project teams, assemble financial information for reporting, manage bank deposits and reconciliations, and help ensure compliance with government and contractual standards.