Project Accountant

At Centron Construction, we build Exceptional Experiences! Our remarkable team, made up of individuals with unique talents and perspectives, work together each and every day to deliver exceptional, successful projects and experiences for our clients across Alberta through innovation and inspiration.

For over 40 years, Centron has cultivated its reputation as a renowned builder and developer of prime real estate properties across Western Canada through its passionate commitment to quality. Centron is guided by the core values of trust, integrity, and the importance of relationships. Locally owned and operated, Centron specializes in real estate development, leasing, and construction across retail, industrial, multi-family residential, commercial asset classes. Our passion drives our success.

Entrepreneurs at heart and experts at our craft, we strive to build strong relationships with our clients through transparent and reliable processes.

Our reputation is built on a foundation of principle values:

• Results driven and always improving


• Passionate about getting the job done


• Long term relationships and integrity


• Giving back to our community


• Safety in action

We are looking for our next experienced Project Accountant for some exciting new projects coming up in the Calgary area.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the CFO the Project Accountant provides financial and administrative support to the Construction Group by managing the financial components of assigned construction projects. The role partners with Project Managers and project teams to ensure accurate cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Cost Control

• Maintain job cost reports and project budgets.


• Track commitments, purchase orders, subcontract costs, and labour charges.


• Identify cost variances and communicate issues to the Project Manager.


• Maintain project cost reports and job cost tracking from project setup through close-out.


• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and expenditures and identify cost variances.


• Provide financial analysis and reporting to Project Managers and senior leadership.


• Assist with forecasting project costs and revenues

Billing & Revenue

• Prepare monthly progress billings, owner draw documentation, and holdback calculations.


• Assist with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.


• Review subcontractor invoices and ensure compliance with contract terms.


• Maintain subcontract and purchase order logs

Financial Reporting

• Produce monthly project financial statements and cost-to-complete forecasts.


• Reconcile project accounts and maintain accurate financial records.


• Support quarterly and year-end financial reporting.

Project Administration

• Assist with change order tracking and contract documentation.


• Support project close-out and final cost reconciliation.


• Liaise with operations, procurement, and corporate finance teams.


• Support internal and external audits.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.

• 2–5 years accounting experience, preferably in construction or project accounting.


• Strong knowledge of job costing and construction billing processes.


• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.


• Experience with ERP systems, considered an asset.

• Excellent communication skills to work with operations and project management teams.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Construction contract understanding


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 


• Capable of managing a variety of complex project tasks concurrently 


• Adaptable and professional approach 


• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups


• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude

The Centron Group of Companies is best in class in the development and construction of prime Western Canadian real estate. Our purpose is to provide exceptional quality, expertise and value on all projects in a timely manner and to have fun while doing it.

1. Being best in business at client satisfaction and teamwork, and recognized as such by the industry (customers, partners, suppliers, employees and competitors)


2. Getting the job done – we have the tenacity and capabilities to overcome obstacles to achieving client satisfaction


3. Long term relationships with clients, stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and associates that are based on respect, trust, honesty, integrity and standing firmly behind commitments


4. Dialogue and debate that is candid, reality based, and robust

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national or ethnic origin or any other factors prohibited by law.