Accountant

Role Overview

• Collects, inputs, reconciles, balances, obtains approvals for, and processes timecards, trade partner payments, general expenditures, and internal payroll costing allocations (including recharges) through PCL business systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists with new hire orientations by reviewing required documentation, setting up new hires in PCL systems, and sending new hire packages to head office.
• Files, organizes, and maintains all project payroll and financial documentation while ensuring confidentiality of payroll and financial information.
• Assembles and processes client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures to ensure timely billing and receipt of payments as per contract terms and conditions.
• Prepares daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports and analyses to support project teams, internal financial reporting, and external financial reporting requirements.
• Participates in year-end procedures and assists with the assembly of information for internal and external audits.
• Ensures all required project and subcontract documentation is in place and compliant, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers.
• Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items only, following established accounting procedures.
• Understands and complies with all labour provider agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with identifying compliance, financial, and project risks, including trade partner-related issues.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain strong, customer-focused working relationships.
• Values and models PCL’s solution provider and profitability culture.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline
• CPA Designation not required
• Some co-op experience or 6 months to 1 year of accounting experience preferred
• Basic skills using Microsoft Office Suite and experience with JD Edwards ERP software
• Introductory knowledge of construction industry; understands general construction terms and processes
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows
• Exposure to project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting
• Exposure to subcontract purchase order (PO) terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) requirements
• Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms
• Awareness of lien rights
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadline while remaining organized
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships

Tech Stack

• Assembly
• ERP

Benefits

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
• Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• Health and lifestyle spending account options
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions