The selected candidate will work within an accounting team comprised of 6-members and will contribute to the healthy management of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information system. The Project Accountant will be responsible for the financial framework and monitoring of multiple projects as well issuing various project reports and dashboards. This person will also assist the General Accountant in month-end and year-end reports, and the team with other accounting tasks, including client invoicing.
State:
Permanent
Schedule:
Full time
Quarter:
Day
Number of hours per week:
37,5 hours
Job start date:
2016-02-15
Number of positions to fill:
1
Detailed description:
Use the ERP information system to ensure proper project accounting: Manage the project revenues with the relevant internal stakeholders; Create project accounts, create them in the ERP and SharePoint systems; Create accounts for contractual, and when necessary permanent, employees in the ERP system; Update all data; Verify and validate invoices to be paid; Manage personnel time sheets for both permanent and contractual employees; Monitor project cash management; Create project dashboards. Analyse and interpret project budgets, costs, and revenues; Manage access and insure proper user training and support; Assist users with SharePoint; Assist with invoicing when needed; Receive invoice payments; Create and analyse various accounting and financial reports; Assist with related tasks including filing.
Requirements
Languages asked for
French:
Excellent
English:
Excellent
Education
Level:
University
Diploma:
Bachelor
State:
Finished
Details:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a college diploma (DEC) specialised in project management accounting with ERP experience.
Working experience
Minimum experience required:
5 years
Qualifications required:
Relevant experience with the ERP environment and IFS software (an asset); At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position; Experience with project accounting; Experience with multi-currency accounting; Familiar with current fiscal laws, specifically related to sales taxes. Personal and Other Qualifications Excellent knowledge of Excel and corporate accounting software/systems; Excellent ability to work in a team environment; Independent, shows initiative and proven leadership; Ability to communicate effectively with various parties (both verbally and written); Ability for analytical thinking and good judgement; Proven ability to meet deadlines in previous employment; Motivated by new challenges and reaching corporate goals.
