OVERVIEW

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a Project Accountant in Sherwood Park, AB. The Project Accountant will actively processes project specific information and completes revenue recognition on a timely basis. All tasks will be completed within a collaborative team environment, with focus will be placed on providing assistance to the Project Management team and the overall ability to consistently, meet and exceed expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years accounting experience with a minimum 3+ years in cost accounting
• Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting or relevant post-secondary education with work experience
  
• Knowledge of financial, operational and reporting and analysis
• Comfortable with Accounting software, especially in Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare invoices as per district activities and contract requirement
• Responsible for job set up, control and maintenance activities once information has been provided by the Project Manager (PM)
• Month end and quarter end closing activities including open PO analysis, cost accruals, vendor reconciliations and variance investigation
• Research and respond to queries on job related financial matters
• Reconcile completed jobs, ensuring accuracy of costs and revenues
• Maintain accounting records for individual projects and equipment
• Prepare, analyze, and report project financial information relating to revenue and costs
• Bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned
• Participate in operations meetings to provide guidance and feedback to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Participate in the development and maintenance of monitoring and reporting procedures
• Coordinate efforts with accounts payable and payroll to resolve project related issues as they arise
• Completing weekly collection calls to collect any outstanding invoices
• Posting deposits daily
• Report and monitor actual costs against project budgets
• Provide on-going communication with Project Managers, Site Staff, and Head office regarding projects
• Provide project status and analysis information to Project Manager and Controller
• Main point of contact between Accounting department and Project Management in regards to all aspects of related project specific budgets, variance analysis, forecast, trends, commitments, actual cost, cost / profitability analysis and reporting
• Analysis monthly unbilled (WIP) results; percent of completed calculations to summary of forecast costs of completion
• Prepare any clearance letter required for project invoicing
• Prepare Stat Decs as required
• Complete timesheets submission, job costing and provide progress updates to Project Manager
• Close out projects on a timely basis

LOCATION

• This position will be based out of Sherwood Park, AB

APPLY NOW

With a track record of success, Vertex provides a fast-paced environment where people thrive. We recognize that each member brings a valuable skill-set to the Vertex team and we make health, safety and community well-being a priority by supporting numerous endeavors at each of our locations across North America.

At Vertex, we value teamwork through collaboration and provide support across the entire organization.If you think you have what it takes to play for the Vertex team, please apply.