Project Accountant

Job title: Project Accountant

Company: Clark Builders

Job description: At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page.Position Description: Clark Builder’s is hiring a Project Accountant in Edmonton. 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 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 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

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now and join a team that’s making a real impact.Recruitment Fraud AlertClark Builders Group of Companies (CBGOC) is aware of fraudulent job offers and interview requests falsely made in our name, targeting international job seekers. These scams aim to collect money or personal information and are not authorized by CBGOC. We never send unsolicited job offers, request payment at any stage of hiring, or ask for personal information before a formal offer is accepted. We urge all applicants to verify the legitimacy of any recruitment communication and report suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 02:18:09 GMT

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