Project Accountant

Job title: Project Accountant

Company: PCL Construction

Job description: The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of.

As a Project Accountant for our Ottawa District Office in Ottawa, ON, you will contribute to our team by:

• Conducting full cycle accounting; including preparation of monthly billings, accounts receivable collection, invoice entry, journal entries, ledger reconciliations, cash flow management and profit recognition.
• Administering subcontract documentation including unsigned subcontracts/revisions, current insurance, WSIB, subcontract default insurance and statutory declarations.
• Ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, legislation and PCL Policy and procedures.
• Providing project team with ad hoc reports and analysis as required.
• Assisting with year-end procedures as assigned.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• 1-2 years of progressive experience with direct project administration and accounting in the construction or a related industry.
• A postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting or a related discipline.
• Eligibility for security clearance (Secret-Top Secret Level).
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of government legislation regarding accounting and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and professional judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of detail orientation.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Expected salary:

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:12:34 GMT