Project Accounting Analyst

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Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world Who are you? Do you want to be part of our successful Energy and Natural Resources team supporting top clients for Turner & Townsend in Edmonton? We are hiring ambitious and forward-thinking team members in the Project Controls and Cost Management service line to work with our growing team. You are a motivated cost professional with 3-5 years’ experience in cost control or project accounting within large-scale capital projects, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be supporting the delivery of cost management and invoice control services, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. Job Description Key responsibilities Validate and process contractor and major prime invoices against contract terms, approved rate sheets, timecards, field tickets, and WBS/CBS structures Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and supplier invoices to confirm quantities, pricing, and descriptions Ensure accurate cost coding of invoices to appropriate PO line items and project task numbers within Oracle ERP, maintaining alignment with CBS and WBS structures Resolve invoice holds and discrepancies, coordinating with contractors and internal stakeholders as required Ensure all invoice documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready in accordance with project governance requirements Support the cost management team in tracking project costs against approved budgets and keeping cost reports and forecasts up to date Support cost control and financial reporting activities, including variance tracking and coordination with the project controls team Assist in drafting monthly cost reports and contribute to month-end close activities Liaise with procurement, finance, and project controls team to ensure consistency and accuracy of cost data Support broader project control activities, with the opportunity to grow into more senior roles within Turner & Townsend Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related discipline. 3-5 years of experience in cost control, construction invoicing, or project accounting on large-scale capital projects; pipeline or energy sector experience is a strong asset Strong understanding of T&M billing, rate sheets, progress billing, and cost coding within a capital project environment Proficiency in ERP systems, Oracle experience preferred; familiarity with Procore, EcoSys, or similar tools is an asset Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and the ability to interpret and report on project financial data Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams and client stakeholders Additional Information What's in it for you...  100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)  Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program  RRSP option with company matching  Annual learning and development budget  Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth  Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role   We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days    A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives  Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging  Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. We may use automated or AI-based tools to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-SA1 #LI-Hybrid Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.