Project Accountant

SKYGRiD Construction is committed to redefining the delivery of construction projects by driving our relationship with the customer. Our strength in achieving this lies in our knowledge and experience of the industry and our enthusiasm in applying new ideas to construction management while respecting best practices. SKYGRiD Construction is young, flexible, agile, and growing!

Project Accountant

Areas of Responsibility
The individual will report directly to the Manager of Project Accounting and Compliance but must be flexible enough to support numerous project teams and prioritize time in accordance with monthly project deadlines. The project accountant is responsible for monitoring and reporting the financial progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that  project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

Reports to:

• Manager, Project Accountant and Compliance

Functions/Duties:

• Subcontract management: track and maintain subcontracts and change orders and process all monthly draws through GC Pay.
• Purchase orders: create, track, and maintain all POs and process related supplier invoices.
• Review and process all general expenses and overheads related to assigned projects.
• Liaise with vendors/subcontractors on billing, payments, and compliance (WSIB, COI, Stat Dec, etc.).
• In collaboration with Project teams, manage budgets, costing, charge orders, and project forecasts.
• Identify and investigate job cost variances to budget and non-recoverable project expenses.
• Manage AR collections for assigned projects.
• Review and maintain AR and AP sub-ledgers.
• Prepare monthly billing and distribution of draws for assigned projects.
• Ensure all owner contract requirements have been met and captured in monthly billings.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the contract with the Project Owner.
• Prepare accurate and timely project financial reporting and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Ensure the completeness of project documentation over the life of the project and through closeout.
• Close out contracts and project accounts upon project completion.
• Respond to all customer requests.
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience: 

• Accounting/Finance-related diploma/degree, enrolment in CPA program desired.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role and industry.
• Knowledge of the architecture/engineering/construction sector(s), considered an asset.
• Ability to analyze financial data, understand project forecasting, and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to work on-site with operations teams is required.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

Type: Permanent Full-Time
Salary: To Be Determined
Start Date: ASAP
Job Location: Toronto, ON (on a job site)
Traveling Required: Yes, to Site(s)

SKYGRiD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.