Job Description

Company Description
Arcadis IBI Group is a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire \xe2\x80\x93 to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.


Here\'s How We Work: Our Edmonton office is looking for a collaborative Project Accountant to join our team. We are seeking a proactive, \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d individual who enjoys building relationships to ensure efficient budgeting, finance and planning. You would be a part of an established, highly skilled team who enjoys what each member offers to the team environment. As the Project Accountant, you will work closely with Project Managers and Project Directors to monitor and control all project related financial data for an assigned portfolio of projects, for the Edmonton regional office. NOTE 1: This is a full-time maternity leave replacement position available immediately through March 2024, with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent status. NOTE 2: Although this role is an Edmonton based position, the successful candidate can work remotely or hybridly from our office locations in the Edmonton, Calgary, Kelowna or Vancouver areas. Most of the Things You Will Work On:

• Participate in project planning, budgeting and detail project set-up in the system using ERP software, ideally BST
• Coordinate and complete the accurate entry of data and required information for the set-up of projects, as instructed by the appropriate Project Manager or Project Director, and follow established standards and Company policies, including:
  • Control, maintain and approve data components of projects (contract amounts, budgets, rate tables, approved contract changes, sub-consultant agreements and invoices, and other project expenses),
  • Maintain and monitor all contract terms, including fee escalation clauses and labour rate changes, to ensure they are reflected in the system appropriately, and billed accordingly,
  • Coordinate data collection and contract monitoring with other office/region Project Accountants to facilitate organization of interoffice work on projects,
  • Monitor project progress towards completion and assist Project Manager in the ongoing financial analysis of the project,
  • Initiate billing cycle, work with the PM/PD to ensure that accurate invoices are generated with appropriate supporting documentation and issued in a timely fashion.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow-up on overdue invoices
  • Review timesheets and expense claims to ensure they are properly coded and receipts are attached if required
  • Monitor receipt of third-party invoices and expenses for inclusion in contract expenses and billing documentation, as appropriate.

Qualifications
You\'ll Need to Have:

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally, some of which would be in a projects based environment
• Bachelor\'s in Accounting or related degree or Diploma in Accounting
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail
• Positive, but assertive personality when dealing with both clients and project managers
• Excels at working independently to solve challenges and works cohesively as a member of a highly skilled team
• Exercises initiative, able to pursue issues to resolution and work effectively to meet strict deadlines
• Expertise in project related financial concepts and terms, including: contracts, terms, amendments, change orders, estimate to complete, accounts receivable, yield, variance, etc.
• Experience using an ERP software is a must, BST experience is a significant plus
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools including intermediate level skills using Excel

The Following are Considered Assets:

• Accounting designation completion or in progress
• Experience in an Architectural, Engineering or Construction environment is a plus
• Understanding of cost control processes

Additional Information
Why you should work for Arcadis IBI Group: Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.

• Competitive Base Salary based on industry standards
• Robust Extended + Medical Benefits
• Participation in Incentives Program
• Remote Work Options or Hybrid WFH-Office Schedule
• Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional Associations
• Professional Development & Self Directed Learning Resources

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women\xe2\x80\x99s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As part of IBI Group\'s selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver\xe2\x80\x99s license record. #LI-GT1