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Project Accountant

EllisDon · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Full-timeOn site2-5 yrsListed as no visa sponsorshipConstruction
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In short

The Project Accountant will manage project-related financial transactions, including subcontractor payments, client billing, and cash flow forecasting. They will also assist the Project Manager with monthly reporting and ensure all financial procedures align with contract terms.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Project accountingContract managementSubcontractor payment processingFinancial reconciliationCash flow forecastingClient billingFinancial reportingAnalytical skills

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Project AccountantConstructionFinancial TransactionsContract AdministrationSubcontractor DocumentationPayroll AllocationClient BillingCash Flow DataFinancial ModelingProject Management Support

Candidates must have post-secondary education in Business Administration or Finance and 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required, with preference given to those with experience in the construction industry.

About the employer

EllisDon

Construction, redefined.

EllisDon is a leading construction and building services company that delivers complex, high-performance projects across Canada and internationally. With over 75 years of experience, EllisDon is a fully integrated firm offering comprehensive Cradle-to-Grave services that span the entire lifecycle of a build. From early planning and construction to long-term maintenance and operations, EllisDon ensures lasting value for the clients and communities it serves.

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Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, EllisDon is led by a strong foundation of core values and a commitment to delivering great careers to its people while championing inclusive diversity. With a passion for continuous innovation, EllisDon unites dynamic teams to deliver innovative, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure across diverse market sectors. Guided by a forward-looking vision, EllisDon embraces emerging technologies and industry trends to push boundaries, elevate standards, and redefine the future of construction.

INDUSTRY
Construction
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
1951
HEADQUARTERS
Mississauga, Ontario
SIZE
5,001-10,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
3 on LinkedIn
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6 roles

KNOWN FOR

General ContractingDesign-Build-Finance-MaintainVirtual ConstructionProject ManagementPublic Private PartnershipsManaged Services

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Questions about this role

Is this EllisDon role remote?
Tagged on site.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 2-5 years.

The posting, in full

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

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Thinking about a change?

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You, as a Project Accountant, will

  • Read and understand project related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project set up procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions.
  • Collect, reconcile, seek approval and process all project related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll costing allocations and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet all contract payment terms.
  • Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.
  • Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected cash flow assumed in financial model (as applicable to the project).
  • Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.

Is this the right role for you?

  • You have post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
  • You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
  • You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
  • You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
  • Related experience working in a construction environment would be an asset.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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