Accountant

PCL Construction

Accountant at PCL Construction Management in Saskatoon providing financial insight for construction projects. Supervising accounting functions throughout the project lifecycle.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeSaskatoon • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs general accounting and administrative functions to meet contractual requirements for operational and basic accounting for large projects.
Completes and reviews all financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides project teams with ad hoc reports and analysis as the need arises.
Assembles information for internal and external financial reporting requirements.
Prepares bank deposits, monthly reconciliations, and cash receipt entries.
Identifies any irregularities or risk exposure and supports the development of a strategy to address them.
Communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and project risks and assists with risk mitigation.
Assembles client billings packages in accordance with contract terms and conditions and ensures timely payment.
Reviews contracts and interprets trade partner documentation for accounting-related items and assists with project setup procedures.
Supervises, mentors and coaches entry level accounting staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related discipline
Active pursuit of accounting designation considered an asset
3-5 years of accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred
Advanced understanding of full-cycle accounting and project forecasting and budgeting
Intermediate knowledge of government legislation and generally accepted accounting principles
Intermediate knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting
Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures
Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding
Exhibits strong management skills, with the ability to delegate and coordinate activities and lead and motivate employees
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting software.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial TransactionsBank DepositsMonthly ReconciliationsProject Costing PrinciplesRisk MitigationAd Hoc ReportingCash Receipt EntriesCompliance KnowledgeBudgetingAccounting Software

Soft Skills

LeadershipDelegationCoordinationMotivationCommunication

Certifications

Postsecondary DegreeAccounting Designation