Junior Project Accountant

Division: Trotter & Morton Ltd. Finance

Trotter & Morton Group of Companies are a diverse group of building trades experts offering unique and integrated construction solutions for our divisions specializing in industrial construction, commercial construction, facility services and building maintenance.

Since 1927, our skilled workforce has brought their high-quality workmanship, experience, and passion to a diverse project portfolio that includes some of Alberta and British Columbia 's most iconic structures.

At Trotter & Morton, we know we're only as good as our employees. We are looking to hire hard-working and committed individuals who will contribute to our team of experienced personnel by bringing a willingness to learn and an entrepreneurial spirit to every project. We are currently looking for a Junior Project Accountant to join our team!

What's in it For You

• Competitive Salary based on experience - $50,000 - $55,000
• Minimum 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Extensive benefit plan
• RRSP Matching
• Professional development and training resources
• Health and Wellness program
• Inclusive and engaging work environment
• Fun company events and barbeques

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the review and setup of projects and/or
  transfer from Procore as required.
• Review and input budget and contract schedule of values in
  Viewpoint and transfer to Procore as required.
• Review and input/transfer of change orders, subcontracts and
  purchase orders
• Responsible for the preparation and issuing of invoices in an
  efficient and timely manner
• Work closely with Project Manager in preparing monthly
  progress invoices for work performed during the month
• Ensure Time and Material invoices are created in accordance
  with the contract terms and rate sheets
• Monitor adherence of project accounting to contractual terms
• Administer all approved change orders and increases to prime
  contract and pertinent subcontracts.
• Review and input subcontract invoicing for payment
• Assist with PWP coordination with subcontractor and manager
• Communicate issues or concerns with the projects to the
  Project Accounting Manager
• Set up account information for new clients and contracts
• Complete job cost adjustments as required
• Maintain an up to date billing system and review aging reports
• Receive and complete bank deposits and visa transactions
  for all Trotter & Morton Group of Companies
• Post and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers
• Send notifications of past due accounts by resending invoices
  or making phone calls to facilitate payment schedules
• Review all credit balances, refunds and adjustments. Apply
  adjustments and/or corrections to corporate billing records
• Issue alerts of any collection issues to the Project Accounting
  Manager
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied
  cash transactions
• Maintain accurate documentation for all collections to facilitate
  spontaneous review by Management or Project Managers
• Process Intercompany and intra-company transactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to learn new software with proficiency of Microsoft Office
  applications, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Professional, approachable and customer-service oriented
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of all aspects of A/R processes and practices

Required Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• Accounts Receivable or Project Accounting experience is an asset

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.