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.

Here's how an Accountant for our Oakville, ON 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 salary payroll costing allocations. 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.
• Participates in monthly forecast review meetings for assigned projects to provide input on recoveries and various other reconciliations.
• 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.
• Reviews and analyzes monthly contract reports to ensure accuracy of cash-flow, fee reconciliation, and ledger balance. Subsequently follows up with project management staff and accounting manager to identify any irregularities or risk exposure and assists with the development of a strategy to address accordingly.
• Assists with assembling information for internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., internal audit, monthly reporting, year-end) and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., external audit, government agencies, taxes).
• Reads contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting related items only and may assist with project setup procedures.
• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Identifies and assists accounting management with process improvements and/or district initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset.
• 4+ years of progressive experience with direct project administration and accounting in the construction industry.
• Intermediate understanding of full-cycle accounting, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows, forecasting, and budgeting, with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, and insurance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of detail orientation, with the ability to accurately prepare and enter financial information to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite and advanced knowledge and experience with accounting software.
  
  

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 at [email protected] 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 Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario

Job: Accountant

Requisition: 8923