Junior Project Accountant

Junior Project Accountant
Ocean Park Mechanical (OPM) is one of the premier design-build mechanical contractors of Western USA & CND, with operations in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and British Columbia. Specializing in value added engineering and design-build projects, our goal is always to build the most efficient systems for the best value possible.

With projects ranging from low-rise and high-rise residential, hotels, and offices, as well as industrial and commercial projects, we have continually proven our ability and desire to provide the best service possible for our clients. By providing the majority of mechanical processes in-house, we can create synergies through increased efficiencies and greater value. Our ‘ONE-STOP’ approach to projects translates into less worry and cost for our clients.

Let’s build something together.

Purpose of Position:
The Junior Project Accountant provides support to the Job Cost Manager, preparing job reports and project estimates. They complete required data entry into ERP system and aid in setting up project tracking and project budgets. This is an in-office position.

Reporting Structure:
Junior Project Accountant reports directly to the Job Cost Manager

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $60,000 to $70,000 CND per year D.O.E
• Company paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, and Employee & Family Assistance Program
• LTD coverage (paid for by the employee)
• $500 per year to direct towards a Health Spending Account or a Personal Spending Account
• GRSP matching up to 4%
• Three (3) weeks’ vacation
• Excellent company culture & corporate events

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly job reports including labour, material, and equipment
• Prepare project estimates and underlying performance variances against forecasts
• Prepare monthly invoice tracking in Excel by extracting data from PDF and image invoices, verifying accuracy, and identifying price discrepancies for identical products
• Administration and data entry of job phase codes into ERP system
• Assist in setting up project tracking process
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets
• Independently organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion of deliverables
• Liaise with Project Management team
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the internal Project Management team
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education & Qualifications:

• 1 - 2 years of previous experience in project accounting
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills, prior experience creating Macros, Pivot tables, advanced formulas, filtering, and organizing large volume of data
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and/or Traqspera considered an asset
• Experience in construction industry considered an asset

Skills & Proficiencies:           

• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization
• Self-motivated and able to lead and motivate team members
• Thoughtful and confident decision-making skills with high ethical standards
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Service-oriented approach in working with technical and non-technical business owners and different personality types

OPM is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals who are Indigenous, Black, and People of Color (IBPOC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ communities to consider applying for the position.

If you’re interested in a fulfilling career with Ocean Park Mechanical, please submit your application. Only those candidates who meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.