Accountant, Project ( Contract) Job Details | Aecon

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Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Reporting to the Project Finance Director, the Project Accountant will ensure proper billing, tracking, analysis, and forecasting of project costs and provide job costing information to project management.

This is a contract position up to 18 months. This role is located at the Aecon office in Cambridge, ON.

What You'll Do Here
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;
Review cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC), contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked
Review all standard costs and reconcile/analyze monthly variances
Track, monitor, and analyze productivity data
Participate in the preparation of quarterly forecasts/ annual Business Plans/ Budgets for the project
Prepare and enter month end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers
Review and issue monthly project cost reports that include forecasted costs and total monthly variance to plan;
Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices to Owner/Consultant for work performed during the month;
Perform activities to support ensuring contract is fully invoiced, complete with associated contract documentation
Main point of contact for client audits
Monitor and analyze subcontract costs
Enter client billings into the applicable system

What You Bring To The Team

Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
Experience & Designation based on level
3+ years of experience, pursuing CPA designation or equivalent is valued
Experience in construction or related industry is preferred
Experience with SAP, BPC 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

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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