Project Accountant

Project Accountant

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

This role will be based in Mississauga, ON.

Your role within the team:

Finance Business Partner supporting a major contributor project(s) or a portfolio of projects:

• Preparation of Monthly Project Reporting and Analysis on Revenue, Gross Margin, Cash Flow & Bookings / Backlog.
• Ensure Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress are current and follow up on any overdue or outstanding amounts.
• Assist with preparation of Project Forecasts, Budgets and Estimates.
• Prepare monthly Revenue Recognition and Accrual entries, in line with IFRS 15.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations / Entries.
• Ensure timely and accurate project accounting, in compliance with IFRS standards and internal company policies, including support required in preparation of accounting position papers.
• Review and process Project Changes/Reforecasts and ensure they are timely and accurately reflected in the Oracle System.
• Ensure all month end entries / reporting deadlines set out by Business Unit or Corporate are met.
• Preparation of quarterly estimates, financial forecasts, annual budgets and long-range plans of the major contributor project (s).
• Maintain good communication with relevant Project Stakeholders including Project Controls, Procurement, Project Management and Finance / Shared Services.
• Ensure Letters of credit and other guarantees are in place and meet contractual obligations.
• Perform Ad-hoc reporting requests and assist in Adhoc projects, as required.
• Contribute to team Process Improvement initiatives including but not limited to Procurement, Internal trade and Data automation for efficiency in processes within project accounting team.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• University degree in Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration.
• 5+ Years of Financial / Accounting work experience preferably in core project accounting.
• Experience of working in a Corporate Finance environment.
• CPA or in progress of pursuing CPA designation.
• Prior external audit experience with a reputed accounting firm preferred.
• Prior hands-on experience of working on Oracle EBS, Business Object and Adaptive Insight will be preferred.
• Exposure to Power BI, Power Query and Power Pivot will be an asset.
• Systems: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and presentational skills (both written and verbal).

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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