Project Accountant

Job title: Project Accountant

Company: Clark Builders

Job description: 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 FinanceEssential 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 accuracyManage project receivables, payables, and holdback for timely collection and paymentReview cost and T&M reports for correct coding and charge out ratesPrepare and enter adjustments to cost and rates as required.Review cost recoveries for accuracy and completenessPrepare 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 documentationEnter approved invoices and balance total billed to date on invoice to eCMS; purge detail billing if applicableUpdate the invoice monitor weekly with planned invoice completion timelinePrepare fee reconciliations on CM jobsComplete the job closeout processReport on the status of under billed monthlyReview and report on accounts receivable & project cash flowWork with project teams to provide revenue estimates to Corporate AccountingQualifications:2-year Accounting Diploma or equivalent experience in construction accounting industryExperience in roles where excellent customer service was essentialExperience 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 assetExperience with coaching teams in collaborative planning is an assetExperience or knowledge of continuous improvement is an assetHigh degree of organizational skills and attention to detailProfessional written and verbal communication skillsWhat’s in it for you?Competitive salaries, vacation time and four personal days“Summer Fridays” during July and August; all sites and offices close earlyPerformance program, annual salary reviews and bonus opportunitiesRobust 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 PurposeCommunity involvement initiatives through the “Give Back” program, including donation matching, corporate donations and sponsorship, and support of employee volunteeringComprehensive health and benefits plan available from the first day of employment provided by Manulife – i.e. $750 per paramedical annual coverage limitsAccess to Manulife Vitality Group BenefitsA 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 ManulifeHolistic 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 costEmployer 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 appProfessional Development program; Clark Builders will pay 50% of approved training at enrollment and remaining balance after completionOn-demand courses for Professional Development available on our Clark Builders University and Turner University platformsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace – i.e. Mosaic ERG, Women’s ERG, and Indigenous ERGOpportunity 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 periodApply now for your exceptional career opportunity!All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.The Clark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of individuals claiming to represent Clark Builders to international job seekers. We have documented false offers of employment and fraudulent interview requests that have been made without the knowledge or approval of the CBGOC. These activities constitute recruitment fraud and the intent is to extract money from applicants in return for the fraudulent interview, employment offer or work visa.For clarification, the CBGOC never contacts job seekers with unsolicited offers. We also never require payment for any reason upon acceptance of an offer of employment, nor do we request personal information from any individual prior to their acceptance of a formal offer of employment.We strongly encourage all individuals to carefully scrutinize all recruitment communication and to not respond to unsolicited job offers. CBGOC asks that individuals report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the proper authorities.

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Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:24:21 GMT

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