Project Accountant (12-month term)
Calgary, AB
Temporary
Who We Are
As a leading Canadian architectural practice, Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to the community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, we offer full architectural and interior design services.
Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection, our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to, consider, and build on each other’s ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.
Our award-winning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic, healthcare, residential, mixed-use, commercial, cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice, we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative, passionate, and forward-thinking approaches to join our dynamic team.
What We Are Seeking
As we continue to grow our national practice, we are seeking an experienced, reliable and driven Project Accountant to join our team. This role requires you to work from our Downtown Calgary office. As Project Accountant, you will report to the Accounting Manager and work closely with the accounting team on all project accounting functions. This is an ideal opportunity for you to learn and grow within an established team who offer a collaborative and fun environment, in addition to growth and progression opportunities.
This is a temporary contract for 12 months. Your duties will include:
- Effectively communicating with staff on Timesheets – coding, comments, overtime, spelling, grammar, accuracy of phases and activities
- Determining project chargeable as well as data update in the system.
- Conducting collection follow-up (phone/email) – A/R management maintaining an acceptable level of aging across assigned projects.
- Cash receipts – daily input of AR Receipts including EFTS and checks, bank deposits
- Reconciling several financial documents, statements and process varied transactions for expenses, preparation of routine or standard reports.
- Performing ad hoc duties – various client requests (i.e. statements, copies, adjustments, etc.)
- Vendor invoices full accounts payable cycle – obtaining authorizations, coding and computer input.
- System Maintenance – vendor updates
- Filing – A/P checks and expenses
- Cross-training in financial accounting functions, bank reconciliations and general ledger account analysis, to act as backup to other accounting staff.
- Performing additional assignments, as directed by the Team Lead
- As a member of our team, you are expected to actively adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures established by the company. This includes understanding and following all relevant guidelines, participating in mandatory training sessions, and consistently practicing safe work habits. You are responsible for identifying and reporting potential hazards, contributing to a safe working environment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your commitment to maintaining a safe workplace is crucial to the well-being of all employees and the overall success of our operations.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or an Advanced Accounting Diploma.
- Sufficiently conversant with the use of computer; skilled in performing mathematical processes; and an outstanding knowledge of utilizing accounting software, as well as other basics.
- 2+ years of experience in a Project Accounting role, with experience in an architectural/engineering or other professional services firm considered an asset
- Commendable skills in general bookkeeping procedures or principles
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision or Deltek Ajera Software or other fully integrated project accounting platform, a plus
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment.
- Ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, set tasks and see projects through to completion
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong team skills.
- Consistent and highly organized
- This position may require the ability to travel as needed. Travel may include visiting client sites, attending meetings, participating in training sessions, and representing the company at industry events
Benefits + Perks
Zeidler believes in a work-life balance and valuing our people with benefits like:
- PATO Days – enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits include extended health, dental, health and wellness spending allowance, EFAP, etc.
- Annual profit share
- Wellness initiatives
- Training & education support
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Social events
- Fun work environment and great firm culture… and so much more
What to do now
If you are a motivated, creative, and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative, exciting, and fast-paced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities, we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!
Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and stand by our principles for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from, but not limited to visible minorities, peoples with disabilities, racialized peoples, Indigenous peoples, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Please let us know by email or by telephone at 403-233-2525 if you require any accommodations throughout the interview process . We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.
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