PCL Construction Hiring for Accountant Job at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Responsibilities

• Collects, reconciles, obtains approval for, and processes all project-related trade contractor payments, general expenditures, and internal payroll costing allocations.
• Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet all contract payment terms per legislation, contract terms, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly forecast review meetings for assigned projects to provide input on recoveries and various other reconciliations.
• Assists with ad-hoc reports/analysis, internal/external audits, and year-end procedures as assigned.
• Assists with assembling information for internal financial reporting requirements and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., government agencies, taxes).
• Assembles client billing packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and follows up appropriately to ensure on-time payment.
• Assists with the review and analysis of monthly contract reports to ensure accuracy of cash flow, profit recognition, and ledger balance.
• Ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, WCB, and statutory declarations, is in place.
• Communicates effectively and maintains strong client focus with internal and external stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset.
• 2 or more years of progressive experience with direct project administration and accounting in the construction or a related industry preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flow management.
• Basic understanding of project forecasting and budgeting.
• Basic knowledge of project costing principles, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Basic knowledge of government legislation regarding accounting and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
• Basic exposure to bid and contract securities, insurance, and lien rights as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting are an asset.
• Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms including insurance and bonding requirements an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of detail orientation, with the ability to accurately prepare and enter financial information to meet deadlines and requirements.
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge and experience with accounting software. Specific experience with Oracle/E1 an asset.