Accounting Student

Overview

Perform accounting, reporting and billing duties for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• risk management
• bank deposits
• general accounting
• financial reporting
• client billing
• forecast review

Tasks

-Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them. -Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries. -Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting. -Completes all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner. -Assists with the assembly of information for internal and external financial reporting requirements. -Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment. -ensures that all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place. -Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises. -Participates in monthly forecast review meetings. -Interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and following established accounting procedures.

Requirements

• accounting software
• microsoft office
• gaap
• degree
• construction accounting
• confidentiality

What You Bring

-Exposure to owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition. -Understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting. -Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software. -Basic understanding of subcontract PO terms including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements. -Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information. -Basic exposure to bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting. -Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline. -Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles. -2 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred. -Intermediate understanding of lien rights.

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About PCL Construction

-A prominent group of independent construction companies operating across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia. -Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and operates as a 100% employee-owned company, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. -Renowned for a comprehensive range of services, including general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. -Serves various sectors such as civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets, handling projects of all scales and complexities. -Skilled in managing projects related to transportation, water infrastructure, institutional, educational, residential, commercial, mining, oil and gas, renewable energy, and sports facilities. -At the forefront of leveraging advanced digital construction technologies and sustainable practices to deliver innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.

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