Assistant Accounting Manager

Overview

Support accounting functions, reporting, cash flow, and compliance for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• financial reporting
• cash flow
• accounts payable
• accounts receivable
• month-end review
• risk identification

Tasks

-Manages and prepares district review and year-end documents. -Monitors and approves the daily/weekly/monthly/yearly accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, check run, payroll, and others as required, in accordance with legislation, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures. -Assists with assembling of information for internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., MOR, DRM/year-end) and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., government agencies, taxes) -Assists with preparation of planning process. -Identifies and communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and/or project risks (e.g., trade partner issues, financial risk). -Reviews and analyzes for accuracy monthly forecasting, district/project recoveries, and various other reconciliations prior to submission to accounting manager. -Manages and supervises the district cash-flow cycle in accordance with PCL policies and procedures and provides recommendations on improvements as required. -Reviews and analyzes all accounting/financial adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. Follows up and manages any issues, problems, or discrepancies. -Reviews all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and ensures that lien waivers are in place. -Assists the accounting manager with the implementation and monitoring of, and adherence to district/company administration and accounting policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Accounting department. -Detailed review and analysis of all month-end and year-end reporting. Raises any issues, problems, or discrepancies with accounting manager. -Provides various ad hoc reports and analysis, then presents information to accounting manager as required.

Requirements

• construction law
• budgeting
• lien rights
• 6 years
• accounting designation
• full-cycle accounting

What You Bring

-Basic understanding of contract/construction law in relation to tender documents, project contracts, and claims management. -Advanced understanding of project forecasting and budgeting. -Advanced understanding of lien rights. -Basic knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting. -6 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or a related industry preferred. On-site project experience is considered an asset. -Accounting designation preferred. -Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff. -Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies. -Advanced understanding of subcontract PO terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements. -Intermediate construction knowledge; understands general construction terms and processes. -Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding. -Advanced knowledge of government legislation regarding accounting and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards. -Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline. -Advanced knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting. -Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.

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About Pcl Construction

-With a strong presence in North America and beyond, PCL delivers large-scale projects spanning multiple sectors. -The company is known for taking on complex, high-profile projects that challenge the limits of construction innovation. -Typical projects include hospitals, airports, skyscrapers, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities. -Their work includes projects in diverse sectors such as transportation, energy, utilities, and residential developments. -PCL is often at the forefront of cutting-edge construction technologies and project management strategies. -A unique aspect of PCL’s approach is its collaborative culture, fostering a team-based atmosphere where every member contributes to success.

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