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Reporting to the Project Finance Director, the Project Accountant will ensure proper billing, tracking, analysis, and forecasting of project costs and provide job costing information to project management.
This is a contract position up to 18 months. This role is located at the Aecon office in Cambridge, ON.
What You'll Do Here
Work with Project or Operations Management team to identify and forecast financial exposuresWork with project staff along with accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, estimating and Business Unit finance department to prepare financial reports;Review cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC), contracts and subcontracts have all been properly trackedReview all standard costs and reconcile / analyze monthly variancesTrack, monitor, and analyze productivity dataParticipate in the preparation of quarterly forecasts / annual Business Plans / Budgets for the projectPrepare and enter month end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfersReview and issue monthly project cost reports that include forecasted costs and total monthly variance to plan;Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices to Owner / Consultant for work performed during the month;Perform activities to support ensuring contract is fully invoiced, complete with associated contract documentationMain point of contact for client auditsMonitor and analyze subcontract costsEnter client billings into the applicable systemWhat You Bring To The Team
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or AccountingExperience & Designation based on level3+ years of experience, pursuing CPA designation or equivalent is valuedExperience in construction or related industry is preferredExperience with SAP, BPC and Business Objects is valuedProgressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence without specific authorityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentStrong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, deal with ambiguityHistory of strong personal performance and value add to the businessDemonstrated success working with internal / external stakeholdersStrong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solvingBroad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness