McIntosh Perry Looking for Finance – Project Accountant, Buildings at Remote Full Time

You didn’t go to school to be a number in a big machine, so why work for one? By joining McIntosh Perry, you will be able to make an impact in the communities where you live and work. Our Core Purpose – Turning Possibilities Into Reality represents our commitment to solving problems, getting things done and moving forward through collaboration with clients and teams.

Our team’s expertise, gained through decades of experience, means clients can rely on us to quickly deliver high-quality and successful projects.

As one of the country’s fastest growing engineering firms with more than 800 project managers, engineers, technical experts and problems solvers across North America, McIntosh Perry is proud to be a Platinum Club Winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

Our core values validate everything we have believed in since our company started:

Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes – Treat others as they would like to be treated

Make Momma proud – Do the right thing

Every McIntosh has a core – Be a leader

Pass. Shoot. Score. – Becoming excellent together

Did you dot the i’s and cross the t’s? – Personal responsibility

Don’t forget to cut the ribbon – Making a difference

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative, hard-working and dedicated team of professionals and have fun delivering high-quality projects regardless of the project size, we are looking for new talent to join our supportive and dynamic team and enable you to turn possibilities into reality.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Finance Manager, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for providing operational support to the entire company. The Project Accountant is a contributing member of the corporate services team and responsible to lead through proactive project accounting, invoicing and collections in alignment with corporate strategy and policy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Within our accounting system, opening new projects, establishing billing terms, creating phases and closing projects upon completion.
• Project costing, revenue and budget reviews.
• Perform revenue recognition and work in progress reviews for projects.
• Assisting with project contract management.
• Helping lead the invoicing and collections process;
• Preparing and issuing monthly project invoices to clients;
• Reconciling and preparing incoming client payments for deposit;
• Accounts receivable for the McIntosh Perry group of companies which will include:
• Internal communications with project managers;
• Preparing billing and/or payment summaries;
• Answering queries from project managers and clients;
• Following the established A/R process for client communication (calls, emails, statements, other collection methods); and
• Processing credit card payments as required.
• Backlog and pipeline reporting and examination.
• Identify and recommend new practices to improve financial and operational practices to improve accuracy and timeliness of reports to Stakeholders.
• Reconciliation of GL accounts; and
• Other responsibilities and project work as may be requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a two year diploma in an accounting or accounting-related program;
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of previous experience in project accounting and accounting related functions or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience;
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision software is an asset;
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, invoicing as well as project reviews and analysis;
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Intermediate to Advanced level skills in MS Office, in particular Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Good administrative and organizational skills;
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities;
• Ability to handle difficult callers and exercise tact and diplomacy;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
• Experience in a professional services environment preferred;
• Equally able to work as part of a team or independently; and
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance.

Eligibility to Work in Canada – It is important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.

McIntosh Perry is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients.

McIntosh Perry welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.