Accountant

Job Description

Accountant | PCL Construction

The Tone:
This is a full-time Accountant role at PCL Construction, located in Orlando, FL. PCL Construction, a 12,977-person organization and 100% employee-owned company, builds a diverse range of projects, creating opportunities, careers, and communities. As an Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial accuracy and efficiency of operations, directly supporting contractual requirements and financial reporting. Your contribution helps to maintain the integrity of our financial processes, ensuring we can continue to invest in our employees’ growth and deliver world-class projects. PCL’s commitment to total rewards is designed to support your growth, well-being, and future success within a team that deeply cares about what it creates and with whom it builds.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orlando, FL
• Mission: This role ensures accurate and timely financial processing and reporting support for operational and basic accounting needs within project teams.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operational Accounting: Provide clerical and data entry support to fulfill contractual operational and basic accounting requirements.
• Accounts Management: Process all accounts payable and accounts received promptly and accurately.
• Analytical Reporting: Deliver ad hoc reports and analysis to project teams as needed.
• Client Billing: Prepare client billing packages according to contract terms and ensure timely payment.
• Cash Management: Prepare bank deposits and record cash receipt entries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A high school diploma is required. Candidates should possess a basic understanding of accounting principles, including the maintenance of ledgers and cash flows.
• Experience: Preferred experience includes some student work or 6 months to 1 year in an accounting or administrative role. Exposure to project forecasting and budgeting, as well as project costing principles like recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements related to accounting, is considered valuable.
• Skills: Essential skills include the ability to act with required discretion when handling confidential information, a basic understanding of lien rights, and exposure to subcontract purchase order terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance requirements.
• Bonus: A bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field is considered a significant asset. Additionally, a strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and prior experience with accounting software are advantageous for this role.