Construction Accountant: Forecasting, Reporting & Growth

PCL; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Mentorship programs

Job summary

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking an Accountant within Civil West to perform general accounting and administrative functions, ensuring timely financial reporting and accurate billing for projects.

The role involves supporting project teams with ad hoc analyses, preparing reconciliations, and coordinating documentation for internal and external reporting. Salary ranges based on experience; benefits align with PCL’s total rewards program.

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 subcontractor default insurance (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

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in related discipline

Active pursuit of accounting designation asset

Job description

PCL Construction, Inc. is seeking an Accountant within Civil West to perform general accounting and administrative functions, ensuring timely financial reporting and accurate billing for projects.

The role involves supporting project teams with ad hoc analyses, preparing reconciliations, and coordinating documentation for internal and external reporting. Salary ranges based on experience; benefits align with PCL’s total rewards program.