General Accountant

General Accountant

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. Our Canadian Industrial sector of PCL services the oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, power, alternate energy, and pulp and paper industries throughout North America. From propelling our emergency vehicles, heating recreation centers, and producing electricity for local schools, the projects we build are fundamental to the communities in which we live.

Here's how a(n) General Accountant for our Edmonton Industrial Management office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Collects and obtains approval and processes through PCL business systems all accounts payable in a timely and accurate manner to meet all contract payment terms as per legislation, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures.

• Assists with year-end procedures as assigned.

• Prepares bank deposits and enters cash receipts.

• Processes time-entry transactions and reconciliations.

• Prepares, processes, and reviews equipment-related costs.

• Prepares, processes, and reports overhead items.

• Prepares, processes, and reviews intercompany billings.

• Follows up on vendor statements and outstanding invoices.

• Ensures that internal controls and company policy is adhered to.

• Supports finance and commercial risk management with special assignments as required.

• Effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develops and maintains strong, customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders.

• Values and models the solution provider and profitability culture.

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or a diploma in a related discipline preferred. CPA designation not a requirement.

• 1-3 years of accounting and/or bookkeeping experience preferred.

• Introductory knowledge of construction industry; understands general construction terms and processes.

• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience using JD Edward ERP considered an asset.

• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines.

• Ability to act with the required discretion when handling confidential information.

• Strong organizational skills and high level of detail orientation with the ability to accurately prepare and enter financial information to meet deadlines and requirements.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you'll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

Employee Status: Regular Full-Time

Company: PCL Industrial Management Inc.

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Ind Mgmt)

Job: General Accountant

Requisition : 7246