Project Cost Analyst IV Job Listing at Kelly Services in Calgary, AB (Job ID CA3607761_BH9987164)

Description

Job Opportunity: Project Accounting Analyst IV

Why Join Us?
Are you a numbers-savvy professional who thrives in fast-paced project environments? As a Project Accounting Analyst IV, you'll play a key role in managing project financials, helping teams stay on budget, and ensuring spending aligns with strategy. If you love digging into data, partnering with cross-functional teams, and making sure the financial side of a project runs smoothly—this is the opportunity for you.
Join a collaborative and highly skilled team where your insights and accuracy will directly impact the success of complex projects in industries like Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, IT, or Power.

What You'll Be Doing
You'll work closely with Project Managers and team members to manage costs, forecast cash flow, prepare reports, and support financial decision-making across the project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Cost Tracking & Forecasting
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure all project expenses are properly recorded and reported
  • Review timesheets, financial documentation, and prepare estimates for future costs
  • Perform monthly reviews of cost and cash flow forecasts with the project team
• Project Planning & Controls Support
  • Provide guidance to team members on cost planning, tracking, and reporting best practices
  • Assist with creating and managing project structures and budgets in ERP systems like Oracle, Copperleaf, and EPPRT
  • Support procurement processes, including purchase requests, invoice coding, and vendor coordination
• Reporting & Budget Management
  • Create regular financial reports that clearly explain how and why money is being spent
  • Make updates to forecasts and budgets as project needs evolve
  • Support preparation of annual budgets and spending reports across departments

Who We're Looking For
You're a detail-oriented, financially minded professional who can balance accuracy with speed. You enjoy working independently, communicating clearly, and contributing to large-scale projects with many moving parts.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project accounting, cost management, or project controls
• Background in Oil & Gas, IT, Petrochemical, Industrial, or Power industries preferred
• Strong knowledge of Project Controls principles and how they apply in real-world projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other tools for financial analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle, Copperleaf, EPPRT or similar)
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly—both written and verbally
• Proven ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with remote or cross-functional teams

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Certified Cost Engineer (AACE's CCC/CCE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation

Sound Like You?
This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where your work directly supports project performance, risk management, and financial transparency. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a results-driven team—we'd love to hear from you!

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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