Area Accountant Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Accounting

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You as an Area Accountant will:

Manage the team of accountants in the department, ensure overall processes, procedures and best practices are being followed.

Be responsible for full-cycle accounting; including supporting the preparation of monthly billings and change order entry, input sub-trade invoices and assemble payment groups for final review, enter supplier invoices against PO’s, support with A/R collection, journal entries, and cash flow/forecast review of assigned project(s)

Read and understand project-related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project setup procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions

Assist with the year-end project specific margin reporting, attend internal project reviews and work closely with Operations and Costing to analyze project forecasts

Provide ongoing accounting and finance support to operational staff in the area

Support with assembling client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure the client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions

Perform research on technical accounting matters to ensure project related accounting aligns with corporate standards

Assist with financial system implementations and updates

Assists with forecasting, project recoveries, and various other reconciliations

Review cash flow data and cost forecast against project baseline financial targets

Assist in preparing quarterly reporting packages for consolidation. Submit financial status reports monthly for each project.

Is this the right role for you?

Minimum 7-10 years of relevant accounting experience in a construction/manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience

You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area

You are a well-organized, proactive and detail oriented individual able to self-manage and work as part of a team and have experience leading one in a dynamic fast paced environment

You are a highly technical accountant that has strong attention to detail and can offer process improvements and innovative solutions

You possess strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.


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