Project Accountant- Construction

Title:

Project Accountant- Construction

Company:

SKYGRiD is an industry-leading construction and building services company. We serve clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, by utilizing our collaborative team approach to fulfill their building’s purpose.

What you will be doing:

The project accountant is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

This posting is for a future opportunity within our organization.

• Contract management: track and maintain subcontracts and change orders and process related draws.
• Purchase orders: track and maintain all POs and process related invoices.
• Liaise with vendors/subcontractors on billing, payments, and compliance (WSIB, COI, Stat Dec, etc.).
• In collaboration with Project teams, manage budgets, costing, change orders, and project forecasts.
• Identify and investigate job cost variances to budget.
• Review and process all general expenses and overheads related to assigned projects.
• Investigate all non-recoverable project expenses.
• Manage AR collections for assigned projects.
• Review and maintain AR and AP subledgers.
• Prepare monthly billing and distribution of draws for assigned projects.
• Ensure all owner contract requirements have been met and captured in monthly billings.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the contract with the Project Owner.
• Prepare accurate and timely project financial reporting and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Ensure the completeness of project documentation over the life of the project and through closeout.
• Close-out contracts and project accounts upon project completion.
• Respond to all customer requests.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned by Senior Management.

What you will bring:

• Accounting/Finance related degree, enrollment in CPA program desired.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of the engineering and/or consulting and/or construction sector(s), considered an asset.
• Ability to analyze financial data, understand project forecasting, and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to work on site with operations teams is required.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Travel to assigned project(s)

Top benefits and perks:

As a team member at SKYGRiD Construction you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Gaining valuable experience
• Mentorship and growth opportunities
• Professional development
• Network and connect with valuable professionals
• Great Place to Work™ certified

Pay Transparency:

The estimated salary range for this role is $75,000.00- $95,000.00.

The posted salary range reflects the expected base pay for this role. Actual compensation will depend on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. SKYGRiD is committed to pay equity and transparency, and further details will be shared during the hiring process.

Working Conditions:

• Working on a Construction Site/ Head Office

Location:

SKYGRiD Construction Head Office is located in central Mississauga, Ontario.

Site projects are located in various areas of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area,

Travelling will be required to job site. Having a vehicle may be beneficial.

SKYGRiD is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment (if applicable) process as required under SKYGRiD’s Accessibility policies and procedures. Applicants must make their accommodation needs known upon requests for interviews.

Visit our website at www.skygrid.ca to explore other opportunities with SKYGRiD.

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Recruiters: SKYGRiD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior written agreement will be considered the property of SKYGRiD, with no obligation for fees.