Accountant, Project

What is the Opportunity? Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company that offers a full spectrum of nuclear services. Our Finance Team is looking for a Project Accountant to work closely with the Finance Manager, operations, and shared service organizations. This role will involve a wide variety of accounting tasks in a challenging but rewarding environment. What You’ll Do Here Full-cycle project accounting including preparation of billings and entry into client systems, monitoring AR collections and reconciling WIP/unbilled balances Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices and analyzing job costs/performance Assist Project or Operations Management in identifying and forecasting financial exposures Collaborate with project staff, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, estimating and the Business Unit finance department to prepare financial reports Maintain change order logs and ensure adherence to Aecon’s revenue recognition policies Review cost reports to verify budget tracking, planned and actual costs, Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC), contracts, and subcontracts Maintain accurate labour rate tables for hourly labour and ensure compliance with relevant union agreements Review all standard costs and reconcile/analyze monthly variances Prepare month‑end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers Provide information for internal and external audits, including client audits Monitor and analyze subcontract costs Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Finance/Project Management What You Bring to the Team Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting 1+ year of experience, may be pursuing CPA designation or equivalent Experience in construction or a related industry is preferred Experience with SAP and Business Objects is valued Progressive experience indicating strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Ability to influence without specific authority Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Strong creative thinking, challenge of status quo, and dealing with ambiguity History of strong personal performance and value add to the business Demonstrated success working with internal and external stakeholders Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving Broad business knowledge, end‑to‑end thinking, and organizational awareness Citizenship Requirement This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, and providing appropriate accommodation under the EEOC upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aecon U.S.