Cost Accountant

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Standard General Calgary is a growing, dynamic contractor in land development and road construction in the greater Calgary area. Through our affiliation with the Colas Group of Companies, we are part of an organization that is a world leader in road construction. You’ll be able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities while working on exciting, leading-edge projects. Standard General is dedicated to making a lasting impression through our work, our people and our relationships.

The Job Cost Accountant will work closely with our project managers as their proactive financial partner to provide clear visibility into project’s financial performance, including timely billing, accurate job cost reporting and perform project-level financial analysis to support the informed decision-making.

Billing & Cash Flow Coordination

• Prepare and issue progress billings, including Time & Material (Force Account pricing)
• Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and project progress
• Maintain holdback tracking and monitor billing eligibility
• Coordinate with Project Managers and consultants on billing submissions and approvals
• Identify unbilled revenue and proactively follow up to ensure timely invoicing

Project Financial Analysis

• Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget vs actual cost, cost trends, and margin performance
• Identify and explain cost overruns, billing gaps, and variances from budget
• Reconcile project balances and ensure alignment between cost, billing, and financial

Reporting

• Maintain accurate job cost records across labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Work with Project Managers to understand project progress and financial drivers
• Other related duties as required

Month-End Support

• Assist with project-related accruals and reconciliations
• Support preparation of project financial summaries and variance analysis

Process Improvement & Data Management

• Support improvements to billing and reporting processes
• Ensure reliability and accuracy of project financial data
• Utilize Excel tools or Power BI reports to analyze and manage project data
• Assist in streamlining workflows and improving efficiency

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or project-based accounting
• Good understanding of job costing, project billing, and basic margin analysis
• Demonstrated experience and abilities in reviewing and analyzing project financial and explain project financial results.
• Experience of using excel tools, Power Query or Power BI reports to analyze project financial performance

Technical Skills

• Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, lookup functions, SUMIFs/COUNTIFs.
• Understanding of revenue and cost recognition (including deferral) in a project environment
• Clear and practical communication to translate financial data into actionable information for PMs to use
• Experience of using JDE and Reports Now is an asset
• Basic awareness of IFRS 15 is an asset

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Problem solving
• Sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Professionalism
• Accuracy
• Confidentiality
• Stress management
• Customer service
• Multitasking and prioritizing
• Analytical skills

• Overtime as required.
• Repetitive work required.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Work is performed in an indoor setting and may include a combination of standing, sitting and walking. Sitting for extended periods of time is required.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Manual dexterity required to use computer and peripherals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Standard General Calgary offers exciting growth opportunities, excellent wages and benefits, and the opportunity to become part of a strong team and leader in the construction industry.