Data Center Accountant — Growth, Forecasting & Reporting

Talentify; Oregon; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support a national data center business unit. This role performs general accounting, monthly closings, and reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.

Based in the United States with opportunities across Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Utah, you will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with GAAP, and contribute to forecasts and budgeting while building a meaningful career with PCL.

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

General accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Education

Postsecondary degree in related discipline

Active pursuit of accounting designation

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support a national data center business unit. This role performs general accounting, monthly closings, and reporting in a fast-paced construction environment.

Based in the United States with opportunities across Texas, Arizona, Oregon and Utah, you will collaborate with project teams, ensure compliance with GAAP, and contribute to forecasts and budgeting while building a meaningful career with PCL.