Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers to review and track project performance, including variance analysis, earned value, cash flow and profitability.
• Understand contracts, project schedules, budgets and commercial risks. Work with Project Managers to develop forecasts and review budgets and resourcing plans.
• Prepare client invoices in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and terms and conditions of the contract. Monitor invoice aging and manage cash collections.
• Understand subconsultant contracts. Establish and maintain subconsultant purchase orders and process invoices.
• Ability to recognize project risks and work with Project Managers to find solutions and assess the impact on project finances.
• Extensive interaction with project teams, clients and subconsultants utilizing critical thinking, qualitative input, and influence to ensure financial health of projects.
• Provide project updates to Finance Manager on monthly basis, or more frequently as issues arise. Share valuable insights into the financial health of projects.
• Track and resolve monthly, various potential project and accounting issues
• Participate in project meetings and complete project close-outs.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience as a Project Accountant in an Engineering, Architectural or Construction firm is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, team player
• Certification relevant to the construction and architecture and engineering industries is preferred
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects with competing schedules and priorities
• Ability to think critically with a solutions-based approach
• Ability to effectively communicate with project teams and clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds
  
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