Project Accountant (Major Projects)
Our Major Projects group is currently looking to add a Project Accountant to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB.
Reporting to the Project Controller, this role is a key contributor to the financial success of major construction projects, providing full life-cycle accounting functions and operational cost control for assigned projects. Working in close partnership with Project Managers and field operations, this position is responsible for the accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of project costs from job setup through to closeout, and plays a critical role in maintaining budget integrity, supporting client billing, and ensuring compliance with Valard's financial controls and reporting standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Setup & Budget Management
- Set up new projects in JD Edwards (Job Master, Cost Codes, budgets) and maintain job master data integrity with Quanta's consolidation tool
- Participate in Day One Budget creation from tender documentation and support the budget change management process, including tracking revisions
Cost Control & Financial Reporting
- Review and correct cost coding on purchase orders and other transactions, and support field staff with third-party cost coding
- Manage monthly cost accruals, journal entries, and mid-month report packages with project management teams
- For Percentage of Completion projects, facil
