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
- Strong 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, quick paced environment
- Superior written and verbal communication skills

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📌 Project Accountant (Calgary)
🏢 Bird Construction
📍 Calgary