Project Accountant

We are currently recruiting for a Project Accountant position in the Hamilton area. This is a permanent full-time position. Your typical day in this role would include preparing the financial-related portion of project start-up documents, creating and distributing all project-related billings and maintaining AR. The ideal individual will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, strong attention to detail, and be willing to help out wherever needed.

This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to gain experience with an established organization in Hamilton.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume to destina.okanovic@randstad.ca today!


Advantages
- Permanent full-time position with a growing company
- Mentoring from the Controller
- $75- 85k annually based on experience
- Unlimited growing potential with this company as they are consistently growing and working on new projects
- 2 weeks vacation
- Fantastic benefits package provided
- Located conveniently in Hamilton, ON
- Fully in-office position

Responsibilities
- Create project accounts in the accounting system create project accounts in the accounting system
- Maintain financial portions of project-related records, including contracts and change orders
- Review financial components of contracts and ensure compliance with them
- Prepare financial-related portion of project start-up documents, including Certificates of Insurance, WSIB Clearance Certificates, bonds, etc.
- Prepare Installer and rental Purchase Orders (POs)
- Compare Installer and rental invoices to POs and adjust invoices or POs as necessary and approved
- Create and distribute all project-related billings to customers
- Prepare Statutory Declarations, Schedule of Values, etc.
- Respond to requests for more financial details from customers
- Maintain Accounts Receivable aging reports and review them with management
- Follow up with clients regarding unpaid invoices
- Confer with Project Managers to understand project issues which will affect invoicing, collections, etc.
- Discuss with Project Managers and management any opportunities for additional billings and ensure they are added to the Progress Billing
- Investigate project variances and discuss variance reports with management
- Report project profitability to management monthly
- Close out project accounts upon project completion, including preparation of warranties, if required
- Work with stakeholders to identify the average cost of materials
- Other project-related tasks as requested.

Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, accounting, finance or a related field required. 
- Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
- A minimum of three years of experience in project accounting in the construction or engineering industry. 
- Excellent computer skills. 
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. 
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines. 
- Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals. 
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners. 
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects. 
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.

Summary
How to Apply?
Apply online at Randstad.ca today!
or reach out to destina.okanovic@randstad.ca directly.

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