Project Accountant

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood Resilient Environments have a global network of engineers, scientists and project managers, we apply ingenuity, innovative technologies and customer focus to deliver full-service solutions for complex environmental, geotechnical and infrastructure challenges. 

We have an opportunity available for a Project Accountant to support our Environment & Infrastructure business group across Canada based in Oakville, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process billing in accordance with clients’ requirements, within the currently established procedures, and the timelines of our Service Level Agreement; Verify that all charges billed to the client can be backed up with original input documents (i.e. all hours invoiced to a project must be supported by a signed approved timesheet etc.); When necessary, billers are responsible to pull any required invoice backup in order to issue invoice in a timely manner
• Ensure all data entry documents received are verified and input into the accounting system weekly based on current data entry procedures and timelines
• Review and load Project Opening Forms within the accounting system on a daily basis
• Complete any budget changes and variance adjustments as needed and as per “Month End Schedule”; Requests for changes from operations are expected to be completed within 24 hours
• All manual adjustment entries, such as DB or CR notes, manual transfers, or manual invoices, must be approved by direct supervisor prior to input to the accounting system
• Review WIP and A/R bi-weekly for accuracy issues and WIP for aging issues for divisions you are responsible to bill; Seek assistance from Unit & Project Managers where necessary, and immediately report to direct Supervisor any problem projects or issues
• Provide assistance, financial information, and training to operations staff as required; This would include training on the company intranet system, the understanding and communication of policies and procedures, and assistance with financial information
• Work with operations to enhance the flow of information to the Project Accounting team; Notify Project Accounting Supervisor of any issues related to flow, including prebill reports not being returned in a timely fashion
• Maintain communications with PM’s, and Unit Managers regarding Project Accounting function and changes that may impact their work

Skills / Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) knowledge, preferably within an engineering consulting and/or professional services environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organizational and prioritization capabilities 
• Good problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy
• Self-motivated with independent work habits
• Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented
• Billing and data base experience are preferable
• Experienced in general ledger account reconciliations, journal entry preparation and A/R cash adjustments.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.