Project Accountant

At Clark Builders, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Western and Northern Canada through innovation and inspiration.

Clark Builders is hiring a Project Accountant in Calgary. This role is responsible for leading all fiscal management and financial administration aspects of a project. They will ensure all team members, including Project Manager and Superintendent, follow company financial policy and procedures, and communicate any potential profitability or risk to management. Assigned projects may require periodic site visits or full-time attendance on site.

Reports to : Accounting Manager – Operational Finance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Review of prime contracts and participate in project start-up meetings with project staff to ensure contract compliance and effective project set up.

Review project estimates for adherence to procedural guidelines, completeness, and accuracy

Manage project receivables, payables, and holdback for timely collection and payment

Review cost and T&M reports for correct coding and charge out rates

Prepare and enter adjustments to cost and rates as required.

Review cost recoveries for accuracy and completeness

Prepare and update monthly billing schedule of values for PM’s to complete if required (note : some PMs manage SOV)

Prepare invoices and attach applicable schedule, statutory declaration, WCB clearance, and / or other client required documentation

Enter approved invoices and balance total billed to date on invoice to eCMS; purge detail billing if applicable

Update the invoice monitor weekly with planned invoice completion timeline

Prepare fee reconciliations on CM jobs

Complete the job closeout process

Report on the status of under billed monthly

Review and report on accounts receivable & project cash flow

Work with project teams to provide revenue estimates to Corporate Accounting

Qualifications :

2-year Accounting Diploma or equivalent experience in construction accounting industry

Experience in roles where excellent customer service was essential

Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook and Excel primarily)

Knowledge of Alberta Builders’ Lien Act, construction contracts or the principles of LEAN continuous improvement ia considered an asset

Experience with coaching teams in collaborative planning is an asset

Experience or knowledge of continuous improvement is an asset

High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail

Professional written and verbal communication skills

What's in it for you?

Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days

Summer Fridays" during July and August; all sites and offices close early

Performance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities

Robust Employee Recognition Program "CLARK STARS" - an assortment of initiatives and rewards designed to highlight and celebrate our people's talent, efforts, and contributions to living Our Purpose

Community involvement initiatives through the “Give Back” program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteering

Comprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife - i.e. $750 per paramedical annual coverage limits

Access to Manulife Vitality Group Benefits

A Flexible Spending Account 100% funded by Clark Builders with an annual allocation amount of $500 which employees can allocate into Health Spending, Lifestyle Spending, or both.

Ability to select from two benefit plan options (Core or Enhanced) through Manulife

Holistic Wellness Benefits Program including six sick days, as well as access to Inkblot Therapy, a virtual mental health platform. Care is provided by highly experienced professionals across Canada through secure video or phone counseling offered at half the cost

Employer RRSP matching up to 4% annually (max $4,000). This cap will be removed in January 2025.

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with 24 / 7 short term counselling services and wellness services, accessible through Inkblot . No cost to employee, with access by phone, web or mobile app

Professional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completion

On-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platforms

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace – i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women's ERG, and Indigenous ERG

Opportunity to connect with coworkers during events like BBQ's, site lunches, family ski night, etc.

Employee Referral Program - earn a cash bonus if the candidate you refer passes 90-day probationary period