PCL Construction · 4 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. is part of the PCL Family of Companies, dedicated to building opportunities, careers, and communities. As a Senior Accountant, you will partner closely with project teams to provide essential financial analysis and ensure accurate reporting to support confident business decisions.
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Responsibilities
Collects, reconciles, obtains approval, and processes through PCL business systems all project-related trade partner payments, general expenditures, and internal payroll costing allocations (including recharge)
Reviews and analyzes all adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are complete in a timely manner
Participates in monthly forecast review meetings for assigned projects to provide input on recoveries and various other reconciliations
Provides project team with various ad hoc reports and analyses as required
Participates in year-end procedures as assigned
Assembles client billings package in accordance with approval procedures and processes through PCL business systems to ensure the client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions
Assists with assembling information for internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., MOR, DRM/year-end) and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., government agencies, taxes)
Prepares bank deposits and/or monthly reconciliations and prepares subsequent cash receipt entries where required
Reviews and analyzes monthly contract reports to ensure accuracy of cash-flow, fee reconciliation, and ledger balance. Subsequently follows up with project management staff and accounting manager to identify any irregularities or risk exposure and assists with the development of a strategy to address accordingly
Ensures that all project and subcontract required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers’ compensation, statutory declarations, and lien waivers is in place
Reads contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting related items only and may assist with project setup procedures
Identifies and communicates with the project team and accounting management any compliance and/or project risks (e.g., trade partner issues, financial risk)
Assembles information for internal and external audits
Supports the exploration of new technology and innovations to update or streamline processes
Qualification
Required
Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline
Active pursuit of accounting designation an asset
Intermediate construction knowledge and understands general construction terms and processes
Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff
Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies
Intermediate understanding of project forecasting and budgeting
Intermediate knowledge and experience with project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to projects
Aware of relevant labor agreements and government legislation as it relates to licensing, payroll and tax and complies with all terms and escalates as needed
Intermediate knowledge of government legislation regarding generally accepted accounting principles
Intermediate knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting as it relates to project costing and tracking
Intermediate knowledge of subcontract, and PO terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements
Intermediate knowledge and experience with owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding
Awareness of lien rights
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Company
PCL Construction
PCL Construction provides a complete range of construction services from renovation, modular construction to advanced digital technologies.
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Funding
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2025-12-19
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