Construction Project Accountant Jobs

From the brand that rocks the world, a career that rocks yours! We are seeking talented individuals to join the band and help launch the Hard Rock brand in the region.

Since opening in 1971 HRI has been guided by four founding mottos Love All Serve All, All Is One, Save The Planet and Take Time To Be Kind. With a massive global presence, HRI is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. HRI is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, memorable dining experiences, Hard Rock Live performance venues and more.

HRI Design & Construction and Memorabilia departments are a dedicated team of designers and construction professionals servicing our community by building with integrity, innovation and quality. Our memorabilia is both our own selfish fanaticism to hoard the coolest things we have ever seen and an honorable mission to share it with the world.

The Project Accountant’s primary responsibility is to support the project team regarding contract modifications, compliance, payments, reports and any other duties related to the project. This position reports to the Cost Controller located in the Shared Services Building in Davie, Florida.

Project Accountants also manage the operating budget and forecasting process of projects, in addition to reviewing project performance in consultation with management and stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Manage all accounting related functions for assigned project.
• Have an understanding of compliance requirements for assigned project.
• Manage the flow of invoices, payments, and compliance for assigned project.
• Assist project teams with answers to questions or needs related to the accounting department.

Responsibilties

• Process vendor invoices accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Keeping abreast with both the construction and accounting industry.
• Input and manage all cost entries in Unifier; utilizing the correct cost code.
• Collaborating with the project management team to develop a detailed, budget for the project.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with project team, vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure there is a Purchase Order in the Construction Accounting System (Unifier) to properly track and post costs.
• Reporting any financial risks and budgetary discrepancies to management for review.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Work with property team and/or corporate office during audits.
• Submit Vendor Registration requests as needed.
• Performing accounting duties throughout the project, such as item 1 and 2, estimating cash flow, and making sure each vendor is registered; a Purchase Order completed, prior to any payments.
• Analyzing all transactions and working unforeseen costs into the budget; RPC or forecasts.
• Submit a Purchase Order requests as needed.
• Generate reports including Disbursement Requests, Quarterly Compliance Reports, and Job Cost for Budget Meetings.
• Process sub-contractor payments accurately and within assigned timeline.
• Collect and track compliance documents

Qualifications

• Key competencies are Communication, teamwork, initiative, and dependability.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar business degree.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience working as an accountant or bookkeeper.
• Proficient in data entry, financial statements, auditing, financial analysis and vendor payments, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Tools Excel, Word, & PowerPoint
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management
• Unifier Accounting Software or similar.
• Vendor management

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to

• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers.
• Lifting, as you feel comfortable.
• Look at a computer monitor for extended periods.
• Sit for long periods of time.

Hard Rock Ottawa values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.