Monday 23 July 2012

Project Accountant

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Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Project Accountant for a Fulltime, Permanent opportunity.  The positions are located in Alberta.

What makes this Special:
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Role Overview: 
  • Working as part of the finance team and project team this position will be responsible for supporting finance & accounting activities.
  • This position is responsible for the monthly preparation of funding requests, statements of costs and related supporting schedules in support of client invoicing/billing processes.
  • Position will work closely with the Project Controls and other project personnel to provide detailed joint venture cost, revenue and gross margin information and analyses and/or supporting documentation.
  • Will also be responsible for the invoice preparation including a detailed description of the costs required to support the detailed schedule of costs, in accordance with contract commercial terms and established project procedures.
  • This position will be required to work with billing accountant to ensure that all contract and non-contract billings are issued in a timely manner and in accordance with contractual terms. Supporting the billing accountant in billing preparation includes the detailed analysis and review of costs and unbilled accounts.
  • In addition to client invoice support and review, the individual will be responsible for the accurate account reconciliation and reporting for assigned project accounts.
  • The position includes the preparation of month end cost and revenue accruals as per the established project earning methodology plus review of monthly gross margin reporting, cash forecasting and any additional analyses as required.
  • Will also support project controls in project financial status report preparation and other client reporting. 
Essential job duties include, among other items: 
  • Operation of financial and administrative controls for the project in accordance with policies and procedures, client requirements and applicable statutory regulations.
  • Undertake the responsibility for project accounting activities pertaining to billings, general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
  • Support the reporting requirements for the assigned ventures and assist with those requirements as they pertain to activities.
  • Ensures monthly billings are performed in accordance with contract terms.
  • Monitors accounts receivable balances to ensure payments are received and applied promptly.
  • Follows up on the status of employee receivables as they pertain to the project and works with project management in ensuring all accounts are current.
  • Provides analysis of financial information, estimates of costs and preparation of forecasts and ad hoc management reporting as required by project and management.
  • Coordinates with the field timekeeping and payroll group to ensure the timely and accurate recording of the craft payroll each month.
  • Supports the Project Accounting Manager to respond to client inquiries and audits relative to finance related matters, and may work with local client representatives, under the direction of the Project Accounting Manager, to interpret provisions of contracts as they relate to accounting and billing processes. 
Basic Qualifications: 
  • CPA qualified, plus 5 years related work experience, or 5-10 years of equivalent project accounting support experience
  • Must have legal right to work in Canada 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Basic to advanced skills in the areas of oral and written communications, project financial process controls, MS Office suite of applications (e.g. Word, Excel), accounts payable, general ledger and billing


Keywords:   CPA, CGA, Accounting, G/L, Billing    

How to Apply:
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:
Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.
Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.
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