Project Accountant

Work setting

• Construction industry

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare reports and audit findings
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Recommend improvements to accounting systems and management practices
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 2

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Automatic data processing (ADP)
• Accounting software
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Outlook

Area of specialization

• Accounting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities