Accountant, Project

About the role

Aecon is seeking a Project Accountant to join their Finance Team. This role will work closely with the Finance Manager, Project Manager, and various shared service organizations within Aecon. The ideal candidate will gain experience in a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle project accounting including preparation of billings and/or entry into client systems, monitoring AR collections and reconciling WIP/unbilled balances
• Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices and analyzing job costs/performance
• Work with Project or Operations Management team to identify and forecast financial exposures
• Work with project staff along with accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, estimating and Business Unit finance department to prepare financial reports
• Maintain change order logs and ensure adherence to Aecon’s revenue recognition policies
• Review cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC), contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked
• Maintain accurate labour rate tables for hourly labour, ensure compliance with relevant union agreements
• Review all standard costs and reconcile/analyze monthly variances
• Prepare month end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers
• Provide information for internal and external audits including client audits
• Monitor and analyze subcontract costs
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Finance/Project Management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 1+ year of experience, may be pursuing CPA designation or equivalent
• Experience in construction or related industry is preferred
• Experience with SAP, and Business Objects is valued
• Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence without specific authority
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, deal with ambiguity
• History of strong personal performance and value add to the business
• Demonstrated success working with internal/ external stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving
• Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness

Qualifications

• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required due to eligibility and security clearance requirements

Skills

• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving
• Broad business knowledge, end-to-end thinking, and organizational awareness

Benefits

At Aecon, we ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We also invest in your development through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs. We operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the needs of the role and the individual.