Project Accountant

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• 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?

• post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience
• the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area
• 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
• demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel and PowerBI

Ellis Don 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…