Cost Accountant

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You as a Cost Accountant will

• Perform financial data analysis and review of projects, and prepare reports and project financial summaries for project teams, area management and corporate
• Assist and enforce financial management best practices at the project level
• Enforce corporate financial controls and reporting expectations
• Input information using Excel and Accounting Software Program
• Assist project teams in budget tracking and financial forecasting
• Proactively complete project risk assessments and communicate information forward to regional manager
• Gain an understanding of construction contract types and how they affect project financial reporting
• Review and validate project transactions to ensure administration and best practice requirements are being met (including but not limited to journal entries, change orders, purchase orders)
• Complete project database set up and ensure it’s completed as per the project specific business deal
• Review project and area forecasts on financial statements; proactively identify in areas of concern
• Assist in project reconciliation
• Support any financial management and best practices training initiatives

Is this the right role for you?

• You have post-secondary education in Business Administration/Commerce or Accounting
• You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area
• You can demonstrate organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, decision making, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work in an open concept and joint venture environment
• You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
• Software is heavily used within the organization's processes, the candidate must have proficient computer skills and have a history of working within software programs such as: Word, Excel, and be comfortable to learn internal software programs

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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