Project Accountant

Bird Construction•Bedford, NS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have a genuine interest in our industry and a thirst for knowledge. We want individuals who thrive on challenge, responsibility, and growth. As a member of the Bird Construction Team, the Project Accountant will support the District Finance Manager for Atlantic Canada, along with the Project Managers and Coordinators, with timely and accurate project costing and reporting. This role is office-based and located in Bedford, ON.

Requirements

Educational background in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry or a project-based environment is required
Strong computer skills in such areas as Microsoft Office (Word and especially Excel)
Knowledge of other software applications such as Viewpoint/InEight/Prophix would be an asset
Your organization and time-management skills allow you to multi-task, manage a fast-paced everchanging environment and meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and self-motivated
You work well with others in a team environment and contribute to the team in an efficient, effective, and positive manner
You are customer-service oriented and work well with both internal and external partners

Responsibilities

Work with Project Managers to ensure that all costs are recorded monthly, and all projects are billed monthly, which includes preparing monthly AR invoices and backup as directed by Project Managers.
Ensure project setups generate appropriate result for invoice processing.
Review executed Trade Partner subcontracts and note any special payment terms.
Prepare, submit and follow-up with subcontractors for executed contracts as required.
Process subcontractor progress claims and reconcile against their contract value (including change orders) and follow up for insurances, statutory declarations, and bonds as required.
Ensure overbillings are not processed/released.
Manage release of subcontractor payments.
Follow up on older invoices that have not been approved and review subcontractor statements.
Review, approve and post approved change orders.
Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation when required.
Monitor AR report and prepare weekly aged AR report with comments for management along with monthly balances to bill reports.
Meet month-end and quarter-end deadlines and assist with reporting and analysis.
Assist with reviewing quarterly project profit and loss statements, highlight any issues and understand the variances of project budget against actual cost.
Other duties and responsibilities as required