Senior Specialist Accounting

Description

• Updates project financials consistent with details provided by Project Management/Project Controls/Commercial Team for monthly project review
• Responsible for tracking payment to vendors/subcontractors supporting the project
• Leads the project commercial close out on the tasks related to the project accounting function
• Work with AR/AP department to ensure appropriate payments are made accurately and timely
• Ensures understanding of the project contractual scopes, commercial terms and conditions, rights, liabilities and risks (thorough contract review and incorporation of details into project lifecycle responsibilities)
• Assists with reconciliation of accounting (ERP) and Project Controls systems to ensure consistency in reporting
• Advises on improving the processes related to the project accounting function
• Ensures the accuracy and timely billings to the clients
• Trains and guides the project accounting team either on a dedicated project or on project accounting function
• File key documents with clients, related to awarded project (filing consistent with corporate standard)
• Generates weekly labor and non-labor reports specific to project(s) being supported
• Regularly reviews project costs in detail to reconcile with project controls/commercial team
• Responsible for the monthly cost accrual

Requirements

• Able to work under time pressure
• 5-10 years Construction industry experience required
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good communication skills
• Advanced with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel
• Able to identify issues and recommend solutions
• Experience in a Lead role on a large project
• Accounting knowledge is required
• Experience working/coordinating with multiple engineering related departments
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain information confidentiality
• Good at processes and training
• Project accounting relative experience
• Good team management skill and task management skill
• Construction industry experience required
• Proficient with applicable ERP system (Oracle is active ERP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance