Who We Are
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading general contractors. We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario. We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo. We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation. This is how we #BUILDSTRONG.
The Team
People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry. Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered. We are proud of the company culture we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 150 employee’s province wide. We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve. Fortis Construction Group Inc. is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.
The Role
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is seeking an individual with a passion for numbers and a keen eye for detail to play a pivotal role in our organization’s costing department as a Project Accountant. As a member of the Fortis Construction Group team, the Project Accountant will support the Cost Accounting manager, along with the Project Managers and Coordinators with timely and accurate project costing and reporting. As a Project Accountant, you'll delve into the intricacies of our construction operations, meticulously tracking and analyzing costs to ensure optimal efficiency and profitability. This role is crucial in supporting the construction process from a costing perspective. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at translating data into actionable insights, we invite you to bring your expertise to our team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Work with Project Managers to ensure that all costs are recorded monthly, and all projects are billed monthly, which includes preparing monthly AR invoices and backup as directed by Project Managers
• Meet month-end and quarter-end deadlines and assist with reporting and analysis and estimates to complete
• Assist with reviewing quarterly project profit and loss statements, highlight any issues and understand the variances of project budget against actual cost
• Establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
• Analyze internal systems and/or processes, and deep dive into related firms outside of Fortis Construction
• Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports as needed
• Credit card reconciliation(s)
• Assist with other clerical and office duties as required (reception, answering phones, stocking supplies, etc.)
Qualifications:
• Post secondary education in Accounting or Finance, or a degree/diploma in a related field (Business, construction, bookkeeping)
• A great understanding of bookkeeping; a minimum of 2 years of bookkeeping experience is a must
• Experience in construction, contracting, or construction job costing considered an excellent asset
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical communication skills
• Experience using Jonas Premier software
• Possesses the ability to problem solve
• Advanced skills in Microsoft excel
Are you ready to come #BUILDSTRONG with team Fortis?! Apply today! Only selected candidates will receive a response. We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to Fortis Construction Group Inc! Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to: joinourteam@fortisgroup.ca.
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
