About this role
About the position
As a Junior Business Unit Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented accounting team in support of KCB’s Mining Environmental Group (“MEG”). Reporting to the Accounting Team Lead, this individual will be responsible for a variety of project and business unit accounting functions in collaboration with other members of the finance and accounting team as well as regional office managers.
Responsibilities
• Ensure project-related invoicing is processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversee and coordinate all project accounting activities including time transfers, project revenue adjustments and non-chargeable effort for designated projects.
• Set up and close projects, bill rate, budgets, change order maintenance.
• Assist in preparing monthly project and expense analysis reports.
• Follow up WIP and A/R weekly.
• Process project expenses.
• Review employee expense reports and vendor invoices for projects.
• Collaborating with Project Manager to identify solutions to streamline work.
• Prepare and enter journal entries as required.
• Maintain project related documentation and requirements including contracts, addendums, modifications of purchase and service orders.
• Assist with continuous improvements and execute changes on all aspects of project accounting.
• Escalate problems with appropriate discretion and expedite resolution to any issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with project team members and project managers.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• A degree or diploma in accounting.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables and timelines.
• Proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience using ERP project accounting systems.
• Understand GAAP and accounting controls.
Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience in project accounting is considered an asset.
• Previous accounting experience with an engineering consulting company is an asset.
Benefits
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives