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Bilingual Project Accountant


Company : EllisDon


Location : Ottawa,


Created : 2026-04-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesnt matter what your expertise and craft is there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within preconstruction, construction, and postconstruction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDons commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDons purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case youre curious, heres what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts weve made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how were putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety. You, As a Bilingual Project Accountant, Will Read and understand project related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project set up procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions. Collect, reconcile, seek approval and process all project related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll costing allocations and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet all contract payment terms. Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure client is in receipt of billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions. Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected cash flow assumed in financial model (as applicable to the project). Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting. Is this the right role for you? You have postsecondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience. You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area. You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and onsite at project locations. You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines. Related experience working in a construction environment would be an asset. Must be Bilingual in English and French. Must have or be eligible for Secret Level CISD Clearance. The salary range for this job is $60,000$75,000. En Tant Que Comptable De Projet, Vous Devrez Lire et comprendre les contrats lis aux projets et la documentation relative aux souscontractants afin de s''assurer que les procdures de mise en place des projets sont conformes aux conditions contractuelles. Recueillir, rapprocher, demander l''approbation et traiter tous les paiements des souscontractants lis au projet, les dpenses gnrales, les allocations de cots salariaux horaires internes et toutes les autres transactions financires de manire opportune et prcise afin de respecter toutes les conditions de paiement du contrat. Assembler les dossiers de facturation des clients conformment aux procdures et processus d''approbation afin de s''assurer que les clients reoivent les factures en temps voulu et que les paiements sont reus conformment aux conditions contractuelles. Maintenir des donnes prcises et opportunes sur les flux de trsorerie, tant actuels que prvisionnels, par rapport aux flux de trsorerie prvus dans le modle financier (en fonction du projet). Assister le chef de projet dans la prparation des rapports mensuels pour le propritaire/consultant et les rapports internes. Ce poste est-il fait pour vous ? Vous avez suivi une formation postsecondaire en administration des affaires ou en comptabilit. Vous tes capable d''identifier correctement des situations financires et de produire des solutions logiques pour soutenir une quipe de projet/un secteur d''activit. Vous pouvez faire preuve de comptences organisationnelles, interpersonnelles, de communication, de rsolution de problmes, de prise de dcision et d''analyse, ainsi que d''une volont marque de travailler dans un environnement ouvert et de coentreprise. Vous tes capable de travailler sous pression et de grer des dlais serrs. Les logiciels tant largement utiliss dans les processus de l''organisation, le candidat doit avoir de bonnes comptences informatiques et avoir l''habitude de travailler avec des logiciels tels que Word, Excel, et tre l''aise pour utiliser des logiciels de gestion : Word, Excel, et tre l''aise pour apprendre des logiciels internes. Excellente matrise verbale et crite du franais et de l''anglais. tre admissible l''autorisation de scurit de niveau secret et trs secret selon les normes canadiennes. Lchelle salariale pour ce poste est de 60,000$ 75,000$. EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity. Go ahead and be yourself. Well pay you for it! We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, workingstyle preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity. Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested. We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you havent already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise. #J-18808-Ljbffr