Senior Accountant

Nordic PCL Construction•Honolulu, HI

6d•$90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together. At Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry. We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career. As a Senior Accountant for Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii, you’ll have the opportunity to partner closely with project teams, provide essential financial analysis, and ensure accurate, timely reporting that drives confident business decisions. Why Choose PCL? Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Requirements

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
Intermediate construction knowledge and understands general construction terms and processes.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff.
Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.
Intermediate understanding of project forecasting and budgeting.
Intermediate knowledge and experience with project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to projects.
Aware of relevant labor agreements and government legislation as it relates to licensing, payroll and tax and complies with all terms and escalates as needed.
Intermediate knowledge of government legislation regarding generally accepted accounting principles.
Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting as it relates to project costing and tracking.
Intermediate knowledge of subcontract, and PO terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements.
Intermediate knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, cost- of-work definition, insurance, and bonding.
Awareness of lien rights.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset.

Responsibilities

Collects, reconciles, obtains approval, and processes through PCL business systems all project-related trade partner payments, general expenditures, and internal payroll costing allocations (including recharge).
Reviews and analyzes all adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are complete in a timely manner.
Participates in monthly forecast review meetings for assigned projects to provide input on recoveries and various other reconciliations.
Provides project team with various ad hoc reports and analyses as required.
Participates in year-end procedures as assigned.
Assembles client billings package in accordance with approval procedures and processes through PCL business systems to ensure the client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.
Assists with assembling information for internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., MOR, DRM/year-end) and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., government agencies, taxes).
Prepares bank deposits and/or monthly reconciliations and prepares subsequent cash receipt entries where required.
Reviews and analyzes monthly contract reports to ensure accuracy of cash-flow, fee reconciliation, and ledger balance. Subsequently follows up with project management staff and accounting manager to identify any irregularities or risk exposure and assists with the development of a strategy to address accordingly.
Ensures that all project and subcontract required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place.
Reads contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting related items only and may assist with project setup procedures.
Identifies and communicates with the project team and accounting management any compliance and/or project risks (e.g., trade partner issues, financial risk).
Assembles information for internal and external audits.
Supports the exploration of new technology and innovations to update or streamline processes

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions