About the job
Valard Construction LP is looking for a Project Accountant to join the Major Projects team at the head office in South Edmonton. This office-based position runs Monday through Friday, with standard 8-hour workdays. The role centers on providing accounting support and maintaining operational cost control across major projects from start to finish.
Key responsibilities
- Set up new projects and oversee initial accounting processes
- Lead and organize month-end cost accrual meetings with Project Managers, buyers, and receivers to gather and enter accrual data
- Assist the Project Controller in closing and reviewing project costs on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
- Prepare client invoices and track billing information
- Monitor and maintain project budgets
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in cost coding
- Validate and manage contracts with subcontractors
- Process and manage project cost accruals
- Record financial transactions using journal entries
- Reconcile project costs for accuracy
- Support the processing of change orders
- Gather and organize materials for internal and external audits
- Analyze project profitability and performance
- Contribute to financial forecasting
- Use Excel for special projects and ad hoc analysis
- Provide support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed
- Manage the closeout process for completed projects
- Ensure compliance with established accounting systems and procedures
This role is a key part of the team, focusing on accurate financial tracking and supporting the success of major projects throughout their life cycle.
