Senior Accountant - Toronto

Senior Accountant
Here's how a Senior Accountant for our BC Region office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting for large projects.
Completes and reviews all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Assists the accounting manager with the implementation and monitoring of, and adherence to district/company administration and accounting policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Accounting department.
Reviews and analyzes all accounting/financial adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. Follows up and manages any issues, problems, or discrepancies.
Assembles information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
Communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and project risks and assists with risk mitigation.
Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
Manages and supervises the district cash-flow cycle in accordance with PCL policies and procedures and provides recommendations on improvements as required.
Reviews contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project setup procedures.
Supervises, mentors and coaches entry level accounting staff.

Qualifications

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
6 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or a related industry preferred. On-site project experience is considered an asset.
Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting.
Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
Advanced knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding.
Exhibits strong management skills, with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities and lead and motivate employees.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

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