Reporting to the Controller, the Project Accountant will be responsible for accounts payable and receivables and supporting the accounting team.

This role is based full-time in the Edmonton or Calgary Office.

What You Will Be Working On

Completion for all aspects of client billings as applicable based on project type (pulling and reviewing all support files, confirming LEM’s are correctly billed, confirming non-reimbursable costs are correct, etc.)

Post holdback invoices

Prepare Statutory Declaration form

Review equipment listing/rates from equipment yard

Follow up on payment certifications and collections.

Flagging collection risks

Preparing Journal Entries as required

Prepare Subcontract invoice correction

Review of unapproved invoices to validate accrual amounts and provide commentary

Work with Accounts Payable to obtain unentered invoices, review with project team and prepare JV

Review cheque release & compliance requirements for all physical cheques

Follow up on old cheques before stale date

Subcontract review / vendor details / confirming values billings amounts on subcontract vs. change orders

Compliance reports are reviewed and followed up with Project Administrators as required for outstanding documentation

Review coding for project related costs initiated from shared services

Compile Labour/Equipment pickup Reports for CM projects





Prepare month-end WIP Reports

Assist Project team with Revenue Forecast Reports

Effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals and any additional services related to billing and payables.

Review and process expense claims.

File and manage project records and accounting documents.

Ensure that month end deadlines are met.

Assist with the requirements of internal and external audit.

Ensure compliance with CSOX and IFRS requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Undergraduate degree or diploma in accounting

3 - 5 years’ accounting experience

Strong A/R and A/P background within construction or high-volume accounting environment

Solid Excel skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges

Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment

Superior written and verbal communication skills

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📌 Project Accountant (Alberta)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Alberta