Job Description

9660 Enterprise Way SE Calgary, AB T3S 0A1
Phone: 403-255-1131 Fax: 403-212-4755
Standard General Calgary is a growing, dynamic contractor in land development and road construction in the greater Calgary area. Through our affiliation with the Colas Group of Companies, we are part of an organization that is a world leader in road construction. You'll be able to take advantage of professional development and growth opportunities while working on exciting, leading-edge projects. Standard General is dedicated to making a lasting impression through our work, our people and our relationships.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable accounting assistant to support our accounting and project team in a busy construction environment. This role is responsible for billing, tracking, validation and various general accounting support. This successful candidate will also work closely with our Shared Service Group/Head Office.
Main Responsibilities

• Prepare the completed billing packages, including standard invoicing processing, progress billings and holdback releases along with all required billing backups such as WCB and Stat Dec.
• Price T&M (time and materials) by applying correct Force Account rates in Microsoft ACCESS and return to project managers /project coordinators with completed supporting backups.
• Provide various support to project managers and project coordinators, including retrieving vendor invoices to support their cost validation and job analysis.
• Assist in investigating and resolving billing discrepancies and supporting operational accountant and project managers for job cost analysis.
• Update revenue /cost accruals in spreadsheet for month-end closing in Shared Drive.
• Follow up with consultants on overdue payment recommendations that have not yet been received.
• Follow up with clients on overdue unpaid invoices, take necessary steps to expediate the collection process.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
• Maintain up-to-date AR notes in JDE (accounting software) to reflect current collection status and communication history for the corresponding invoices.
• Validate subcontractor invoices received from project managers to ensure the required remarks were added on each PO receipts line to facilitate the vouchering process.
• Work closely with the Shared Services Group to resolve any vouchering issue raised from discrepancies between subcontract invoices and JDE PO receipts when needed.
• Assist the payroll admin to resolve heavy job timecards error when needed.
• Provide general administrative support within the office, including occasional front desk coverage, other accounting related and ad hoc duties as assigned to support the accounting and operation teams

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED is required; post-secondary education in accounting is an asset.
• Excellent attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with project managers, clients, and Shared Services Departments/Head Office
• Minimum 1-2 years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
• Experience with Microsoft ACCESS, JDE, OnBase is an asset
• Experience working for a construction company is an asset.
• Strong understanding of construction billing, subcontractor invoice validation.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of computers and computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Standard General Calgary offers exciting growth opportunities, excellent wages and benefits, and the opportunity to become part of a strong team and leader in the construction industry.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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