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PCL Construction Junior Project Accountant in Edmonton, Alberta

Junior Project Accountant

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. Our Canadian Industrial sector of PCL services the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power, alternate energy, and pulp and paper industries throughout North America. From propelling our emergency vehicles, heating recreation centers, and producing electricity for local schools, the projects we build are fundamental to the communities in which we live.

Here's how a(n) Junior Project Accountant for our Edmonton Industrial Management office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

  • Collects, reconciles, obtains approval, and processes through PCL business systems all project-related trade partner payments, general expenditures, and internal payroll costing allocations (including recharge). Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner to meet all contract payment terms as per legislation, contract terms, and PCL policy, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Provides project team with various ad hoc reports and analyses as required.

  • Participates in year-end procedures as assigned.

  • Assembles client billings package in accordance with approval procedures and processes through PCL business systems to ensure the client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.

  • Assists with assembling of information for internal financial reporting requirements and external financial reporting requirements.

  • Ensures that all project and subcontract required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.

  • Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items only and follows established accounting procedures.

  • Assists with the identification of any compliance and/or project risks (e.g., trade partner issues, financial risk).

  • Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external audits.

  • Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.

  • Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

  • Values and models the solution provider and profitability culture.

  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline. CPA Designation not required.

  • Some co-op experience or 6 months to 1 year of accounting experience preferred.

  • Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite and experience with JD Edwards ERP software.

  • Introductory knowledge of construction industry; understands general construction terms and processes.

  • Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows.

  • Exposure to project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.

  • Exposure to subcontract purchase order (PO) terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) requirements.

  • Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms.

  • Awareness of lien rights.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadline while remaining organized.

  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.

  • 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 creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us atcareers@pcl.com (ecareers@pcl.com) with the position and location you are interested in.

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

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt), Alberta

Job: Junior Project Accountant

Requisition : 7380

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