Area Accountant

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You as an Area Accountant will: 

• Manage and coordinate proper functioning of the accounting, computer and area systems including providing administrative and technical support to personnel. 
• Administer and assure timely and accurate completion of monthly progress billings, receivables, subcontractor payments, bank deposits, and processing of trade payables.
• Manage all Area accounting databases to ensure timely upkeep, security and control. 
• Perform general ledger control accounts verification, identifying additions or deletions to accounts in general ledger to improve control. 
• Assist internal costing dept. by coordinating search for records preparation of account reconciliations and controlling account confirmation activity. 
• Provide assistance to Operations and Project Managers in job budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of the financial performance of projects. Participate in the development and maintenance of monitoring and reporting procedures.
• Prepare annual reports, review, forecast and flag anomalies for Executives of the area. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for the Area. Review Area's monthly financial report. Flag, investigate, resolve any anomalies or escalate as required.

• Act as the subject matter expert in AS400 and EllisDon accounting systems providing required support and assistance to Area staff.

• Assume other special activities and responsibilities under direction of the Area Manager.

• Work with Joint Venture Partners on Financial oversight and forecasting.

Is this the right role for you? 

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field and CGA Designation. 
•  Minimum of years of accounting experience within a construction environment.
• Computer literacy with experience in Microsoft Office products and AS400 is essential, with computer technical knowledge an asset.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others. Must have the ability to build harmonious working relationships with clients, co-workers, senior leaders, and the general public.
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant provincial and local requirements including bonding, Insurance and Lien laws.
• Have the ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Have the ability to build harmonious working relationships with clients, co-workers and the general public. 

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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