Project Accountant

Calgary, AB
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

9660 Enterprise Way SE Calgary, AB T3S 0A1Phone: 403-255-1131 Fax: 403-212-4755Standard General Calgary is a growing, dynamic contractor in land development and road construction in the greater Calgary area. Through our affiliation with the Colas Group of Companies, we are part of an organization that is a world leader in road construction. You’ll be able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities while working on exciting, leading-edge projects. Standard General is dedicated to making a lasting impression through our work, our people and our relationships.Position SummaryThe Project Accountant will work closely with our project managers as their proactive financial partner to provide clear visibility into project’s financial performance, including timely billing, accurate job cost reporting and perform project-level financial analysis to support the informed decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesBilling & Cash Flow Coordination

Prepare and issue progress billings, including Time &Material (Force Account pricing)

Ensure billing aligns with contract terms and project progress

Maintain holdback tracking and monitor billing eligibility

Coordinate with Project Managers and consultants on billing submissions and approvals

Identify unbilled revenue and proactively follow up to ensure timely invoicing

Project Financial Analysis

Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget vs actual cost, cost trends, and margin performance

Identify and explain cost overruns, billing gaps, and variances from budget

Reconcile project balances and ensure alignment between cost, billing, and financial reporting

Maintain accurate job cost records across labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors

Work with Project Managers to understand project progress and financial drivers;

Other related duties as required

Month-End Support

Assist with project-related accruals and reconciliations

Support preparation of project financial summaries and variance analysis

Process Improvement & Data Management

Support improvements to billing and reporting processes

Ensure reliability and accuracy of project financial data

Utilize Excel tools or Power BI reports to analyze and manage project data

Assist in streamlining workflows and improving

Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

3–5 years of experience in construction or project-based accounting

Solid understanding of job costing, project billing, and basic margin analysis

Demonstrated experience and abilities in reviewing and analyzing project financial and explain project financial results.

Experience of using excel tools, Power Query or Power BI reports to analyze project financial performance

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, sumifs, countifs, what-if analysis)

Solid understanding of revenue and cost recognition (including deferral) in a project environment

Clear and practical communication to translate financial data into actionable information for PMs to use

Experience with Power Query or VBA is an asset

Experience of using JDE and ReportsNow is an asset

Basic awareness of IFRS 15 is an asset

Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate / Flow) is an asset

Standard General Calgary offers exciting growth opportunities, excellent wages and benefits, and the opportunity to become part of a strong team and leader in the construction industry.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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