Field Accounting Manager

PCL Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Field Accounting Manager to provide project accounting leadership and supervision of accounting staff on assigned projects.

Responsibilities include monitoring accounting functions, cost reporting, and ensuring compliance with policy and contract terms. Candidates should have 3–5 years’ project accounting experience in construction or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience with direct project administration and accounting in the construction or related industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and approves daily/weekly/monthly/yearly accounting functions per policy and contract terms.
• Assists with implementation and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Reviews project adjustments and reports; follows up on issues or discrepancies.
• Performs monthly job cost report analysis and reconciliations with the project manager.
• Prepares and analyzes month-end and year-end project reporting.
• Manages project cash flow analysis and provides actionable recommendations.

Skills

Accounting software

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

Active pursuit of accounting designation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Field Accounting Manager

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, your personal and professional growth is our passion. We're excited to help you discover what's next in your journey so you can build a legacy that you're proud of. With locations and projects across North America and beyond, exciting opportunities are waiting for you in dozens of cities.

Position Summary

Provides overall project administration and accounting expertise to support project team staff on assigned projects. Provides day-to-day supervision and mentoring to all accounting and administrative support staff assigned to the same project. Identifies and implements process improvements, cost savings, and billing opportunities.

Here’s how an Field Accounting Manager for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Monitors and approves the daily/weekly/monthly/yearly accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and others as required, in accordance with legislative, contract terms, PCL policy, procedures, and guidelines.


• Assists with the implementation and monitoring for adherence to district/ company administration and accounting policies and procedures.


• Reviews and analyzes all project adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. Follows up and manages any issues, problems, or discrepancies.


• Performs monthly job cost report analysis and reconciliation in coordination with the project manager for timely financial reporting.


• Provides various ad hoc reports and analysis, then presents information to accounting manager, field business manager and/or project team.


• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes all month-end and year-end project reporting.


• Assists with financial year-end procedures.


• Assists with assembling information for internal financial reporting requirements and external financial reporting requirements.


• Works with operations management and accounting manager to effectively analyze and manage project cash flow and provides recommendations accordingly.


• Ensures all project and subcontract required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers are in place and renewed accordingly.


• Works closely with the project team members to provide general guidance and expertise on contract/ subcontracts, including interpretation of contract/ subcontract documents, and negotiates subcontract changes as required.


• Oversees and is accountable for the setup, maintenance, adjustments, and monitoring of all project accounting processes and procedures as required.


• Administers all governmental compliance reporting required by the contract (e.g., certified payrolls, diverse business participants, project labor statistics hiring goals).


• Establishes project setup procedures aligned with contract terms and conditions outlined in owner contracts and trade partner documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.


• Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset.


• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience with direct project administration and accounting in the construction or a related industry preferred. On-site project experience an asset.


• Intermediate construction knowledge; understands general construction terms and processes.


• Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff.


• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows, with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.


• Intermediate understanding of project forecasting and budgeting.


• Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows, with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.


• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures. Intermediate knowledge of government legislation regarding accounting and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.


• Understanding of Lean principles and process improvement.


• Basic knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.


• Intermediate understanding of subcontract PO terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.


• Basic ability to explain and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.


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

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that’s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone’s needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

Company: PCL Industrial Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Job Title: Field Accounting Manager

Requisition ID: 13433