Project Accountant - Paladin Technologies

The experts that make up Paladin's teams stay at the forefront of the changing technology landscape through continued training, complex client projects, and company support. As Paladin continues to grow, we continue to provide our employees with exciting challenges and a rewarding career.
We are looking for a driven individual to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial well-being of our projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple tasks in a busy work environment, proficiency working with ERP software and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who takes pride in their work.
Responsibilities;
Perform detailed variance analysis for projects on a monthly basis to ensure projects remain on budget, or strategize on ways to improve profitability, together with the Project Managers
Hold monthly meetings with Project Managers to determine monthly invoicing requirements, and support AR to ensure invoices are received timely
Assist in preparing compliance documentation, including collection of waivers, certificates of insurance, bonding, amongst others
Review construction contracts and ensure project is accurately set-up in the system, including contract value, costs, division, branch, etc.
Importing of quotes from quoting software into ERP
Produce customer invoices/project draws for a variety of projects, ensuring formatting is compliant with contract terms and customer specifications, including preparation of required backup to accompany invoice
Supporting large, enterprise customers through gathering backup pertaining to cost-plus contracts
Entering change orders into the system in order to update contract values and costs
Performing cost analysis on projects to create projections on remaining costs to complete.
Create and provide job costing reports to project managers to assist them in updating estimates on budget projections.
Work directly with customers to ensure invoices have been received, approved, and actioned
Assist withad-hoc projects and other duties as required
Required Qualifications;
Minimum 1 year of experience performing in a project accounting role, or similar
Intermediate excel skills
Detail oriented, organized, able to problem solve, multitask, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlinesand prioritize workload
Ability to effectively work in a team environment
Self-starter and able to take initiative
Receptive to coaching and willing to learn and develop skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Eager to learn and able to apply newly acquired skills for immediate results
Preferred Qualifications;
Experience with progress draw invoicing
Experience using billing portals
Post-secondary education in accounting, an asset
Construction project accounting knowledge, specifically around long-term contracts (WIP), an asset
Demonstrated Professional Competencies;
Excellent time-management and organizational skills. Ability to work in a high volume atmosphere
Ability to solve technical problems and carry out responsibilities under minimal supervision.
Ability to organize workload for effective implementation, including the ability to multi-task while under deadlines or time constraints
Excellent interpersonal skills including customer service skills.
Proven track record in building and developing effective teams.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
Ability to function as an effective team member.
Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves.
An understanding of job financial reports and the ability control costs in the handling of projects
Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage comp