Accountant

PCL Construction•Seattle, TX

33d

About The Position

PCL Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Accountant to support a national data center business unit. This role is part of an exciting group with significant growth projections, backed by the stability of a company with 119 years in business and recognized as the #11th largest General Contractor in North America. PCL offers opportunities for career growth, competitive total rewards, an inclusive and team-focused culture, world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction, and mentorship. The Accountant will contribute to the team by performing general accounting and administrative functions, completing financial transactions accurately and timely, participating in monthly forecast reviews, providing ad hoc reports and analysis, assisting with financial reporting, assembling client billings packages, preparing bank deposits and reconciliations, identifying and addressing irregularities or risk exposure, ensuring required documentation is in place, and interpreting trade partner documentation.

Requirements

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
2 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
Intermediate understanding of lien rights.
Basic exposure to bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition.
Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

Nice To Haves

Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting.
Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Participates in monthly forecast review meetings.
Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
Ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and following established accounting procedures.