Job Cost Administrator Lead Full Time

Job title: Job Cost Administrator Lead

Company: Jardeg Construction Services

Job description: Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Maintenance and Turnaround division and build innovative projects in the oil, gas, petrochemical, renewable energy, power, mining, forestry, underground, heavy construction, maintenance, turnarounds and sustaining capital sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.About The RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, the Job Cost Administrator Lead (JCA Lead) is responsible for providing accounting and transactional support for projects related to time entry, LEMS, owner billings and subcontract administration. The JCA Lead is responsible for executing tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, and in compliance with project contractual terms and conditions, Union Agreements, and tax legislation. The JCA Lead is a representative of the Operations Accounting function and works closely with Cost Controls teams, building collaborative working relationships and dedicated to meeting internal client requirements.This role is in our Cold Lake / Bonnyville Office and is a Monday to Friday schedule.As a JCA Lead at Graham, you will:

• Assist with general transactional accounting processes and month-end procedures.
• Support and actively participate in continuous improvement using analytical skills and experience to identify problem areas and provide solutions or improvements
• Support Operations Finance Manager and act as a focal point of contact for Operations Finance for job costing, time entry and billing issues within specified scope
• Systematically identify and manage risks and opportunities through own analysis and dialogue with businesses and functions
• Provide finance business partner support on specific cost initiatives
• Act as the cost management expert and lead on Finance change projects to improve systems, processes and outputs that relate to cost management
• Build strong relationships with the Project Leads, Department Leads – including Finance colleagues in businesses and functions
• Manage a small team of JCAs – providing leadership and day-to-day guidance to the team for problem solving
• Create and maintain high level process flow with clear roles & responsibilities for time entry, billing and 3rd party invoice verification processes for the designated contracts
• Provide support with the administration of subtrade contracts in adherence with company policy.
• Enter data for owner progress billings (including change orders), ensuring complete, accurate, and timely billings, and providing all necessary backup.
• Perform complete timekeeping entries and assist in the creation of regular LEMS reporting, in line with owner requirements, and compliant with union agreements and labour standards.
• Provide support for accounts receivable, collections, and deposit of payments as required.
• Possess an awareness of company policies, procedures, and internal controls at the project level, including project setup and cost accounting.
• Utilize documented accounting processes to execute day-to-day work procedures.
• Demonstrate an awareness of Project contract terms and conditions in relation to project setup, billing requirements, costing, tax compliance, and labour standards/rates.
• Demonstrate an awareness of Contract Management and Administration including: Project setups for AR, billing, and costing.
• Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors that reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero.

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma required. Degree or Diploma from a University or Business College in a related field is preferred.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in accounting or project administration
• Experience managing teams through situational leadership
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Deadline oriented.
• Basic understanding of accounting and job costing principles.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Heavy Manufacturing Industries is considered an asset.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg aids in the hiring of skilled professionals who play a crucial role in the success of Graham’s Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, Maintenance and Turnaround projects across Canada.The Graham Advantage

• We are one of North America’s largest General Contractors

• Graham is 100% employee owned

• We champion development of our employees, including having accredited PMP and Gold Seal training available in-house

• We have a balanced portfolio of exciting, challenging, and career-defining

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Location: Cold Lake, AB

Job date: Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:03:57 GMT

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