Project Accountant
Aecon Group - Toronto, ON
Key Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, interpret and provide internal distribution of project financial information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget

Work with the Operations Management team to identify and forecast financial exposures

Work with project staff along with accounts receivable, accounts payable, trade payable and the general accounting finance department

Maintenance of the project cost reports and project ledgers

Ensuring the integrity of the project budget

Verifications of invoices and correct holdback, coding and allocations

Verifications of overhead charges and their distribution

Issuing monthly project cost reports that include forecast costs (to be provided by the project staff) and total monthly variances

Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices to Owner/Consultant for work performed during the month

Upon early release of any Subcontractors holdback prior to Substantial Completion of the Project, work closely with Project Manager, Subcontractors, Sub/Subcontractors and their Suppliers, Trade Unions (etc.) to determine all committed costs are identified and proper releases are provided prior to payment being made

Maintain accurate and timely Cash Flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected Cash Flow

Administer input of all approved Change Orders and increases to Prime Contract and pertinent Subcontracts. Ensure all Contract Purchase Order Changes are issued to Subcontractors on a regular basis
Knowledge & Skills

Minimum of 3 years relative work experience

Broad knowledge of general accounting practices and in-depth understanding of accounting procedures

CGA/CMA Certification required

Good communication skills

Proven ability to work to and meet deadlines

Expertise with computerized accounting systems, specifically related to project costing

Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites

The ability to travel, within the GTA, is a requirement for periodic visits to job sites to review cost reports on-site

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About this company
For over a century, Aecon and our predecessor companies have helped build many of Canada's most famous infrastructure landmarks – from...