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Accounting Administrator

@ EllisDon Construction Services Inc.

Calgary, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

EllisDon Construction Services Inc. is hiring a full-time Accounting Administrator to support project accounting on construction sites. The role handles trade invoices, expenditures, payroll transactions, reconciliations and monthly project reports, with a competitive compensation package stated.

Responsibilities:

  • Process project trade invoices, expenditures and payroll on time
  • Reconcile transactions against invoices weekly
  • Assist with client billing packages and subcontractor payment reports
  • Prepare monthly owner and internal reports
  • Review and reallocate project transactions weekly

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in a construction environment an asset
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Strong Excel knowledge an asset
  • Willingness to work on a construction project site

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Construction site
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core valuesempower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. 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. EllisDon’s 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, EllisDon’s 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 you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work inand our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.


You as a Project Accountant Administrator will:

  • Collect, reconcile, seek approval, and process all project-related trade invoices, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll, and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner to meet payment terms.
  • Organize transaction records and reconcile against processed invoices on a weekly basis.
  • Assist the Project Accountant with assembling client billing packages
  • Support the Project Accountant with managing subcontractor invoice processing and payment request reports.
  • Assist the Project Accountant in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.
  • Review project transactions weekly and completes any necessary reallocations, with the support of the Project Accountant.
  • Support and reinforce EllisDon’s purchase order process.

Is this the right role for you?

  • Experience working in a construction environment would be an asset.
  • You can correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
  • You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work on a construction project site.
  • You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of Excel is an asset.

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. We'll 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, working-style 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 haven’t 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.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

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