Job Description

Company Description

ClearWater Energy Services is a leading service provider in Canada’s energy and industrial markets offering full asset life cycle support, including construction, and maintenance. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

Job Description

What would you be doing?

Lead and coach a team of Financial Transaction Coordinators, ensuring timely time entry, client reporting, and billing processes. Drive the team to meet daily targets, as these processes impact Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Oversee month-end close activities for assigned districts, including capturing all time entries, processing A/R invoices, and creating accruals for the GL. Review GL and project transactions to ensure accuracy, investigating and resolving anomalies.
Prepare and present detailed variance analysis on revenue changes and margin drivers, providing insights into margin erosion and performance trends.
Facilitate weekly A/R and WIP aging meetings to address past-due transactions and invoices, develop plans to expedite invoicing, and manage holdbacks, ensuring timely releases. Escalate aging issues as needed to expedite payments.
Generate weekly and monthly reports on project performance, non-billable costs, and working capital aging. Collaborate with Operations for project setup, rate analysis, and customer requests, including audits and ad-hoc reporting.

Perks of the job

Competitive compensation.
Health coverage for you and your family.
RRSP matching.
Opportunity for internal development and growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Accounting, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in forecasting, project profitability analysis, and handling customer audits.
Experience with client contracts, payment terms such as Time & Material or Cost Plus, burden reimbursement, and project cost control, including labor, materials, and services. Proficient in accounts payable/receivable processes, month's end and MS Excel.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and precision in repetitive tasks. Skilled in word processing and presentation tools.
Experienced team leader, collaborative, self-motivated, and highly organized, with the ability to operate efficiently under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
University Degree in Accounting or Finance; pursuing or holding a CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA designation. Experience with IFS and a track record of supporting DSO improvement are assets.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, qualified applicants who accept the role must complete a satisfactory pre-employment Background Check.

Our Commitment to Our People

When you join ClearWater, we make these promises:

Your work will matter. The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.
Your growth is our priority. We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.
Your voice will be heard. Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.
Your team will support you. You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.
Your ambition will be rewarded. As you grow, ClearWater grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Transform yourself. Strengthen each other. Make a better world.

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