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Project AccountantValard • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Project Accountant

Project Accountant

Valard • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Major Projects group is currently looking to add a Project Accountant to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB.

Reporting to the Project Controller, we are seeking an experienced Accountant to come and be a key component and contributor to the success of our major projects. This position provides accounting support and operational cost control for assigned projects in their portfolio and is involved in the full project life-cycle cost management of major projects.

Please Note: This is a Monday - Friday, 8 hour / day office based position at our Head Office in South Edmonton.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute the setup of new projects
  • Organize and facilitate month end cost accrual meetings with the PMs, buyers and receivers in order to gather and enter cost accrual information
  • Assist Project Controller in closing and reviewing project costs on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
  • Generate client invoices and track billing information
  • Maintain and monitor project budgets
  • Review and correct cost coding discrepancies
  • Verify and administer contracts with subcontractors
  • Manage and process accruals for project costs
  • Record financial transactions through journal entries
  • Reconcile project costs to ensure accuracy
  • Provide support for processing change orders
  • Compile and organize information for internal and external audits
  • Support analysis of project profitability and performance
  • Contribute to financial forecasting activities
  • Undertake special projects and utilize Excel for ad hoc analyses
  • Provide support and oversight for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed
  • Manage the closeout process for completed projects
  • Ensure control and adherence to established systems and processes

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
  • 3 years of project-based accounting experience
  • Experience with JD Edwards
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting
  • Proven knowledge of accrual-based accounting

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in the Construction industry
  • Experience with Cost control / Project Controls

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

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