PROJECT ACCOUNTING ANALYST

at  Manitoba Hydro

GREAT BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba’s best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking a Project Accounting Analyst to join our Project Services department. Under the general direction of the Enterprise
Projects Financial Services Lead, you will be responsible for providing project financial support on various construction projects
managed by the Project Management Division (PMD). This will include responsibility for providing support in monitoring and
controlling expenditures and reviewing and processing invoices/progress statements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certificate in Accounting, plus three years of directly related experience, of which two must be in a project-related role.

OR

• A two-year diploma majoring in Accounting, plus two years of directly related experience, of which one must be in a

project-related role.

OR

• A four-year degree majoring in Accounting, plus less than one year of directly related experience, of which must be in a

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, analyse, and/or prepare invoices, Progress Statements, Miscellaneous Billing Requests, and verify that payment

claims are valid and in compliance with the Terms and Conditions of payment.

• Evaluate/substantiate the accuracy and validity of backup documentation and make recommendations to Project Managers.
• Prepare and Review Service Entries, Goods Receipts, and Cheque Requisitions as required to facilitate payment of invoices

and progress statements for various contracts. Obtain appropriate signing authority with respect to release/approval.

• Provide assistance to the Enterprise Projects Financial Services Lead and Senior Project Financial Analyst, including

monitoring the integrity of financial transactions, working with SAP cost reports, and processing/parking journal entries.

• Prepare monthly actual cost confirmation reports for Project Managers, monitor their status, and respond to related

inquiries/requests for additional information or analysis.

• Prepare Contract Completion Certificates as required and assist Project Managers with contract close-out.
• Establish holdbacks to reflect liabilities as required and monitor invoice, progress statement, and cheque requisition payments

sent to Accounts Payable section to ensure supplier cheque receipt. Follow up and respond to late payment inquiries.

• Provide training and guidance on the use of SAP for purchase requisition, service entries, and project expenditure reports.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries with respect to contract progress claims, backup verification, and

payments.

• Maintain ongoing contact and working relationships with Supply Chain Management, project site staff, consultants, Accounts

Payable, and suppliers/contractors to expedite solutions to problems and respond to telephone and written inquiries related to

the status of progress claims/payments.

• Assist with planning, controlling, and coordinating project budgets.

project related role.

• Work experience in a project environment and general knowledge of project management systems and principles is required.
• Demonstrated good knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated understanding of cost accounting principles and practices and of the Enterprise’s procedures, policies, an