Data Center Construction Accountant

PCL; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support our national data center business unit. You will handle general accounting tasks, provide ad hoc reporting, and assist with financial statements across Texas and neighboring states.

Qualified candidates have a related degree, accounting experience in construction, and familiarity with full-cycle accounting, forecasting, and budgeting. This is a full-time role with competitive rewards and a focus on professional development.

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.
• Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
• 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.

Education

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline

Active pursuit of accounting designation

2 years of accounting experience in construction

Understanding of full-cycle accounting

Project forecasting and budgeting

Knowledge of government legislation and GAAP

Lien rights (intermediate)

Subcontract terms including SDI and bonding

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accounting software

Job description

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to support our national data center business unit. You will handle general accounting tasks, provide ad hoc reporting, and assist with financial statements across Texas and neighboring states.

Qualified candidates have a related degree, accounting experience in construction, and familiarity with full-cycle accounting, forecasting, and budgeting. This is a full-time role with competitive rewards and a focus on professional development.