Accountant - Civil East District

Responsibilities

• Supports accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions
• Assists with month-end and year-end close activities, helping maintain reliable financial reporting
• PARTNERS WITH PROJECT TEAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL TRACKING, COST SUPPORT, AND PROJECT-BASED ACCOUNTING INSIGHTS
• PREPARES AND SUPPORTS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCIAL REPORTS IN ALIGNMENT WITH COMPANY STANDARDS
• PARTICIPATES IN AUDIT PROCESSES BY GATHERING DOCUMENTATION AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNAL CONTROLS
• Maintains accurate financial records and contributes to process improvements across accounting functions
• APPLIES STRONG EXCEL SKILLS TO ANALYZE DATA, TRACK PERFORMANCE, AND IMPROVE REPORTING EFFICIENCY
• PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO TEAM MEMBERS, WITH THE ABILITY TO SERVE AS A MENTOR OR RESOURCE AS NEEDED
• BUILDS STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS FINANCE AND OPERATIONS THROUGH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
• SUPPORTS COMPLIANCE WITH TAX REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING EXPOSURE TO SALES AND USE TAX PRACTICES

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Graduate degree or pursuit of CPA designation is a strong asset
• Familiarity with:
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Internal and external financial reporting
• Audit procedures
• Sales and use tax is a strong plus
• Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
• Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
• Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding.
• Exhibits strong management skills, with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities and lead and motivate employees.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.