Valard, is Canada’s premier utility contractor, as well as head of the Valard Group of Companies AND part of the Quanta Group, the largest electrical power contractor in North America. Valard has full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications, and renewable energy.

Valard Construction LP is looking to fill the position of a Project Accountant – Major Projects. Reporting to the Project Controller and this position is based out of our Edmonton office.

As a Project Accountant- Major Projects you will be a key component and contributor to the success of major projects in the support of operation. The primary responsibility of the Project Accountant - Major Projects, is providing accounting functions and operational cost control for assigned projects. You will be involved in the full project life-cycle cost management of major projects including but not limited to:

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinate and execute the setup of new projects.
• Manage account related activities.
• Generate client invoices and track billing information.
• Maintain and monitor project budgets.
• Review and correct cost coding discrepancies.
• Verify and administer contracts with subcontractors.
• Manage and process accruals for project costs.
• Record financial transactions through journal entries.
• Reconcile project costs to ensure accuracy.
• Provide support for processing change orders.
• Compile and organize information for internal and external audits.
• Assist Project Controller in closing and reviewing project costs on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Support analysis of project profitability and performance.
• Contribute to financial forecasting activities.
• Undertake special projects and utilize Excel for ad hoc analyses.
• Provide support and oversight for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed.
• Manage the closeout process for completed projects.
• Ensure control and adherence to established systems and processes.
• Organize and facilitate month end cost accrual meetings with the PMs, buyers and receivers in order to gather and enter cost accrual information.