Senior Project Accountant

EllisDon•Calgary, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

PME Inc., established in 2012 as part of the EllisDon group of companies, operates as a self-performing heavy civil contractor. It provides a wide array of services including Earthworks and Undergrounds, Pipeline, and Railways, while upholding EllisDon's core values of integrity, mutual respect, safety, and quality. PME Inc. is dedicated to a zero-harm culture, prioritizing safety and environmental responsibility, and exceeding regulatory standards, supported by a Responsive Modified Work Program. The company champions diversity and inclusion, recognizing their role in fostering innovation, and is committed to building sustainable and equitable relationships with Indigenous communities through mutual respect and transparent communication. The Senior Project Accountant will be a pivotal member of the Project Accounting team, tasked with supervising at least two direct reports. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of project costs and revenues, supporting Operations in developing project CBS and cash flow forecasts, and maintaining essential project data such as budgets, forecasts, quantities, and cost codes. The Senior Project Accountant will also be responsible for producing detailed variance reports, understanding key contractual information for assigned projects, and collaborating with both Operations and the General Accounting team to ensure the accuracy of Month End Reporting and provide project insights for strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience preferably for a Civil self-perform construction company.
Degree/Diploma in a related field.
Demonstrated experience with a variety of contract types (Unit Rate, Cost-Reimbursable, T&M (LEMS), Provisional Sums, Lump Sum).
Ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
Strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and manage tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

AACE accreditation(s) considered an asset (e.g. CCT, CPP).
Experience with Explorer Eclipse ERP and B2W Estimate/Track software is an asset

Responsibilities

Be a lead member of the Project Accounting team responsible for the supervision of 2 or more direct reports.
Responsible for facilitating the accurate and timely reporting of project cost and revenue.
Support Operations with the timely development of the project CBS.
Enter and maintain project data. (Budgets, forecasts, qty’s, cost codes, etc.)
Produce variance reporting (Cost Accruals, Revenue Accruals, Budget Moves, Quantity Claiming, etc.)
Understand key contractual information relating to assigned projects.
Support Operations with the development of accurate and timely cash flow forecasts.
Collaborate with Operations and the General Accounting team to ensure accuracy of Month End Reporting.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide project insights for decision-making.
Other tasks as assigned.