Project Accountant

Job title: Project Accountant

Company: Gannett Fleming

Job description: Gannett Fleming’s Toronto office is looking for an experienced Project Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for all facets of project and contract financial management. This position requires a hands-on team player who will assist the project managers and staff on a daily basis. The successful candidate will play a critical for Project Managers and project technical staff in delivering accurate contract performance data and resolving financial issues. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform various specialized accounting functions of moderate complexity and ensure that procedures and practices are followed in accordance with company policy, accounting principles and contractual obligations.
• Monitor weekly and monthly project expenditure, analysis of project status/completion, create and track invoices, collections management, project budgeting and administering of contracts, subcontracts, and change documentation.
• Identify and track out of scope items through fee/budget revisions.
• Participate in on-demand project review meetings to discuss project deliverables and project status. Review labor charges for accuracy and process journal entries.
• Review sub-consultant invoices for accuracy; inform project manager of issues.
• Ensure timely release of sub-consultant invoices for payment.
• Communicate project numbers and contract/project financial data to project team on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education.
• Relevant progressive experience of five (5) plus years; an advanced degree may offset years of experience.
• Familiar with Earned Value Management.
• Experience working on Transit and Rail projects in the GTA area is required.
• Advanced knowledge of project accounting, providing support for the most complex and/or large- scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting project improvement based on review of financial results.
• Experienced in general ledger account reconciliations, journal entry preparation and A/R cash adjustments.
• Experienced in contract review for additional service opportunities and assist in converting project proposal into project budget.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans status or other characteristics protected by law.

Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens will be given preference for this opportunity. Relocation is not being offered for this position.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location:Toronto, Canada
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Internal Requisition ID:2020-7022

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Mon, 25 Jan 2021 23:08:54 GMT