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Norstar Windows and Doors has an immediate need for a Project Accountant / Cost Accountant experienced in construction or engineering industry. The project accountant position is accountable for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.
Why join Norstar? You would be joining our dedicated and diverse team of professionals. 2023 marks our 30th year of business. We offer group medical coverage and are an active supporter in promoting from within our own organization.
Job Duties:
Create project accounts in the accounting system
- Maintain financial portions of project-related records, including contracts and change orders
- Review financial components of contracts and ensure compliance to them
- Prepare financial-related portion of project start-up documents, including Certificates of Insurance, WSIB Clearance Certificates, bonds, etc.
- Prepare Installer and rental Purchase Orders (POs)
- Compare Installer and rental invoices to POs and adjust invoices or POs as necessary and approved
- Create and distribute all project-related billings to customers
- Prepare Statutory Declarations, Schedule of Values, etc.
- Respond to requests for more financial details from customers
- Maintain Accounts Receivable aging reports and review with management
- Follow up with clients regarding unpaid invoices
- Confer with Project Managers to understand project issues which will affect invoicing, collections, etc.
- Discuss with Project Managers and management any opportunities for additional billings and ensure they are added to the Progress Billing
- Investigate project variances and discuss variance reports to management
- Report project profitability to management monthly
- Close out project accounts upon project completion, including preparation of warranties, if required
- Work with stakeholders to identify the average cost of materials
- Other project-related tasks as requested.
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business, accounting, finance or related field required.
- Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
- A minimum of three years of experience in project accounting in the construction or engineering industry.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Accuracy and attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
- Assertive, comfortable communicating with various types of individuals.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with corporate departments and key business partners.
- Ability to follow through and complete overlapping projects.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
Apply by emailing a resume to [email protected] or by using the link in this job posting.
About Norstar Windows and Doors Ltd.:
Established in 1993 Norstar has quickly grown to become a Canadian leading manufacturer and installer of aluminum windows, doors, balcony railings and other products. We specialize in retro-fitting existing buildings and new construction from high and low rise multi-residential, corporate high rise, industrial, hotels and commercial plazas. We have a solid commitment to quality, being the first ISO 9001 certified window company in Ontario.
