Project Accountant - Construction

at  Caliber Projects Ltd

Are you interested in construction? Is company culture important to you? Do you want to be a part of a company that is building some of the largest projects in the Fraser Valley? Look no further!
Caliber is a Construction Manager and General Contractor specializing in the development and construction of condominium projects. We are a purpose-driven organization taking pride in our focus to Build People, Processes, and Results; a tight-knit group of high performers who Own It, Crush It, and Love It! We are family-oriented with a strong desire for personal and professional growth and development. We work hard and have fun while doing so.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Accountant desires to learn and be involved in our core business through job costing, accounts payable processing as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. The Project Accountant is a critical member of the accounting team and will be expected to take guidance from and support senior members of the operational accounting team. The right individual will have the opportunity to grow with our company with the possibility of evolving into a more senior role as the needs of the company expand.
The position is best suited for someone who is experienced in construction, well-organized who enjoys a fast-paced environment and has a variety of responsibilities ranging from compiling project invoices and project reporting to managing project bank accounts and resolving client and vendor inquiries.

Consider applying if you:

• Are highly attentive to detail and have a strong aptitude for working with numbers
• Excel in accuracy, organization, and maintaining focus when handling data and numerical tasks
• Take pride in being that key individual whom everyone relies on to actively problem-solve while ensuring critical processes stay on track and deadlines are met
• Are a strong communicator who can adapt to the evolving needs of a high-growth organization
• Excel at managing competing priorities
• Act as a culture-keeper and contribute to our company values Own It, Crush It, Love It.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education in accounting with 3-5 years Project accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting processes and experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) and demonstrated excellent customer service abilities and conflict resolution.
• Strong Organizational Skills – Able to prioritize tasks while still maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with Cloud based ERP (Jonas Premier & Procore software) would be considered an asset.
  If you feel you have the skills and experience outlined above, please apply with your resume and salary expectations.
  We appreciate all who apply, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Review and approve project AP invoices
• Prepare monthly job reporting packages for review
• Assist in generating payment runs
• Handle vendor inquiries
• Liaise with onsite construction teams for coordination of various workflows
• Coordinate deliveries for project accounting items
• Produce monthly billing for Contract and T&M work with appropriate documentation
• Ensure project AP is processed in accordance with approval and payment timelines, setting up EFT for Vendors
• Timely communication with Client Developers to meet and exceed our contractual commitments
• Ad hoc reporting for internal and external Client Developers as needed
• Prepare T5018s for annual filing
• Prepare Credit Application
• Filing and general accounting administrative tasks as required
• Documentation and creation of SOP review for best practice