Construction Accountant
Posted:
05/04/2023
Regina, Saskatchewan
We are hiring a Construction Accountant. The successful applicant will succeed in a fast-paced, progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and lead with excellence. This full-time salary role supports Avana’s new development growth in Western Canada. As the Construction Accountant, you will support all aspects of the day-to-day accounting and financial management of Avana’s development portfolio consisting of high-quality multi-unit residential and commercial scale projects, with a value of more than $150 million under construction, annually. While working in close collaboration with the Construction Division, you will report to the Controller as a team member of the Accounting Division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for all aspects of the project accounting process, including project costing, preparation, and input of project budgets into the construction management software, contract and one-time purchase order development, ongoing budget management, and reconciliation requirements.
- Maintain internal compliance with Avana’s project accounting processes, following company policies and procedures, to ensure clear, accurate, consistent, and relevant project and portfolio financial information and analysis. Support and participate in continuous improvement of all related initiatives.
- Interpret all consultant/trade contracts and related documentation to support the development of purchase orders and adhere to contract payment terms and ensure financial compliance.
- Manage all ongoing project costing deliverables and audit requirements for each development project.
- Support the delivery of consistent, accurate, and timely project reports to showcase ongoing progress and analyze the final financial results of each project.
- Identify all financial project irregularities or risk exposure on an ongoing basis to support risk mitigation and strategic future planning activities.
- Support the effective management of short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting related to the Construction Division.
- Execute all assigned monthly transactional account processes and reconciliations to ensure accurate and up-to-date project financial compliance, inclusive of third-party construction holdback reconciliations.
- Ensure adherence to federal and provincial government taxes to ensure compliance at the project level.
- Support the Accounting Division with other accounting requirements on an as-needed basis.
- Contribute to the positive culture in Avana in a proactive and meaningful way. Represent Avana’s values through effective interpersonal skills and communication.
- Focus on personal development and education, with and without the direct support of Avana.
- Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting and/or a financial management discipline is necessary. A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of related work experience is required.
- Understanding of full-cycle accounting, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Computer literacy is required. Established understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and experience with accounting software. Experience with project management software is considered an asset.
- Preference to work in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to excellence.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, with fantastic organizational and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to support our internal and external teams in resolving time-sensitive construction challenges. Ability to be a team player.
- Ability to effectively and creatively solve problems related to accounting, sequencing and staffing, as well as exercise tact and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Must be able to exercise tact and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Good understanding of all aspects of construction: technology, equipment, materials, bid management, claims management. and safety is an asset.
- Must be legally eligible to accept employment in Canada.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: To be determined based on education and experience.
- Benefits: Dental and medical benefits package. 80% of the cost is covered by Avana. Option for employees to purchase disability and life insurance.
- Pension Plan: The Pension Plan will commence at the start of your second year of employment. 2% of salary matched in year two, 3% of salary matched in year three, 4% of salary matched in year 4 and 5% of salary matched in year 5. Avana’s matched portion vests 12 months after the first contribution.
- Vacation Entitlement: 20 business days per year. Must be accumulated prior to taking them.
- Annual Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary as an annual bonus.
- Parental Leave: Once an employee has worked a full year (12 months) at Avana, they are eligible for four (4) months of salary top-up to $15,000, with ongoing benefits based on the terms stated above. Pension matching will not apply for the duration of the period of leave. If an employee provides their resignation within 24 months of the paternal leave return date, the total amount of the salary top-up will be repaid to Avana.
- Probation Period: The probation period is 90 days from the start date listed.
- COVID-19 Protocol: Avana requires all employees to be fully vaccinated. Exemptions may be made for anyone who has a confirmed medical diagnosis with a doctor’s note.
- Criminal Record Checks are required for all Avana employees prior to being hired. This is to be obtained at your expense and will not be reimbursed by the Employer.
