Senior Accountant supporting Canadian CPA firms with CSRE 2400 reviews, audits, financial statements, and assurance working papers. Permanent remote role focused on Canadian accounting standards.
About the role
- Accountant supporting financial operations, billing, forecasting, and compliance for PCL’s construction infrastructure projects in Richmond, British Columbia.
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 follows established accounting procedures.
Requirements
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
- Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
- 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.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
- Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Health and lifestyle spending account options
- 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
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