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Senior Accountant - Project Accounting

Senior Accountant - Project Accounting

PathfindSherwood Park, AB
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD90000 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Opportunity

Pathfind is seeking a full-time, permanent Senior Accountant in their construction clients Sherwood Park, Alberta office. This position will report directly to the Controller. The successful candidate will provide financial expertise as well as project costing, revenues, and analysis.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting or relevant post-secondary education with extensive work experience (experience can be considered instead of preferred education)
  • CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation is an asset
  • 5-8 years in an accounting role, supervisory experience is considered an asset
  • 3 plus years of experience with project accounting
  • Strong knowledge with financial, operational, and cost reporting and analysis
  • Experienced in budgeting, forecasting and business process’
  • Strongly proficient with Accounting software, advanced knowledge using MS Word and Excel
  • Experience in Maestro software is an asset
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Highly organized and self-motivated
  • Ability to develop, nurture and maintain strong relationships with vendors, agencies, and various internal stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the delivery of accurate and timely financial and operational reports
  • Reconcile completed jobs, ensuring accuracy of costs and revenues
  • Prepare, analyze, and report project financial information relating to revenue and costs
  • Provide project status and analysis information to Project Managers and Control
  • Responsible for month end, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
  • Responsible for monthly Intercompany reconciliations
  • Provide business analysis from data converted to information that allows key stakeholders to make strategic business decisions
  • Assist with the year-end audit process
  • Oversee of monthly project accounting costing details and reporting
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting and support of operational planning processes
  • Assist in improvement initiatives around internal system processes and controls to streamline and reduce inefficiencies of financial processes
  • Assist in the documentation and implementation of internal controls to ensure consistency of policies and procedures
  • Facilitate the development of direct and indirect reports through the provision of continuous coaching and mentoring
  • Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the manager

    • BENEFITS

  • Extended Health Benefits
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Care and Glasses Coverage
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • A safe working environment
  • Advancement Opportunities

    • LOCATION

    This position will be located out of the Sherwood Park, Alberta office.