FMG Accountant
Full job description
The candidate will be involved with reviewing contracts, analyzing volumes, invoice processing, monthly accounting close, recording journal entries, income/expense variance analyses, account reconciliations, preparing reports and internal/external reporting.
Responsibilities
- Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting for large projects.
- Brings accountant knowledge and principles to project sites at various locations.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset.
- Must be willing to work on project sites as the project accountant.
- 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 (Foundation)
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
- Accounting experience in the construction industry
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excel skills with ability to analyze and suggest enhancements to workpapers to realize efficiency gains
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize work and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in a fast paced environment (Trading and Scheduling)
- Must be a team player and work with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience level:
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77006 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77006: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person