Project Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Cost Coordinator assists the Project Managers in tracking and reconciling all project costs, weekly reporting, project set-up, filing and documentation, invoice processing and other accounting support. This position also provides reporting and accounting support to site teams and others as needed. The Project Accountant will assist with month-end close and payroll processing for union and non-union employees. Construction experience is a plus.

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System.
Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus,reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

• Reconcile data collected on spreadsheets, accounting system, and trackers to support the production of project financial reports
• Enter data into accounting system, tracking systems and spreadsheets
• Assist Project Managers in coding project invoices
• Work with site team to reconcile coding and payroll discrepancies
• Generate and issue weekly costs reports
• Process temporary labor invoicing and issue weekly report
• Assist Project Managers in managing the project’s A/P folders
• Research discrepancies in costs and billing and take the appropriate action to correct, in consultation with Project Managers
• Assist AP with processing project related invoices, and handle filing and documentation including job folder organization, filing, and auditing
• Compare goods received in the accounting system to invoices
• Support project teams with project documentation, including setting up projects in the accounting systems
• Present, support and lead-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

• Minimum 2 years of accounting, accounts payable/receivable and payroll preferably in the commercial construction industry
• Documented experience with business accounting and accounting systems required
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associate's Degree in Accounting or Business-related studies/field is preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and JDE
• Advanced attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage tight deadlines and handle multiple complex tasks in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work independently
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to ensure high quality, positive interfaces with project teams

• Salary
  , Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Medical
  , Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
• Extended Health
  , Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
• Dental Health
  , Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annual
  Vacation
  starting at
  10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
• Superior educational assistance program
  (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).