Job Description

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. 

 

Here's how a Project Accountant for our California Buildings office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting for large projects.
• Completes and reviews all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises. 
• Assembles information for internal and external financial reporting requirements. 
• Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries. 
• Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them. 
• Communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and project risks and assists with risk mitigation.
• Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment. 
• Reviews contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project setup procedures.
• Supervises, mentors and coaches entry level accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset. 
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred. 
• Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting. 
• Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.
• Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures.
• Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding.
• Exhibits strong management skills, with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities and lead and motivate employees.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

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.

 

The salary range for this position is between $93,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience and qualifications. 

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

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

 

Employee Status:  Regular Full-Time

Company:  PCL Construction Services, Inc. 

Primary Location:  Los Angeles, California 

Job:  Accountant

Requisition : 10335

 

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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