Project Accountant

The Senior Project Accountant, reporting to the Project Controller, plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely entry, analysis, and reporting of financial data across a diverse project portfolio. This position is responsible for accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month‑end processes, and the preparation of key financial reporting and analysis.

The role partners closely with management and project teams to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, while supporting teams in leveraging financial insights to improve overall business performance. This position requires a forward‑thinking professional with a big‑picture mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong desire for personal and professional development while contributing to the strength of the organization’s financial operations.

- Analyze project costs and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
Implement and maintain cost control systems to ensure projects stay within budget
- Comprehend and communicate key commercial terms of project contracts to all relevant parties
Effectively report project financials and interpretations to leadership for decision-making
- Contribute to the development and implementation of collective agreements affecting project costs
- Collect and submit necessary documentation (e.g., statutory declarations, WCB clearance letters) for invoicing
Prepare and submit Letters of Engagement/Monthly Invoices (LEMs) to clients in accordance with the terms
- Gather third-party invoices to support accurate and timely client billing
- Prepare and submit monthly equipment rental billings, progress invoices, and manage holdback releases
- Process and reconcile electronic billing submissions, ensuring alignment with client billing systems

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- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Must have a post-secondary business degree
- Must have Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
- Must have knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP is preferred
- Working knowledge of construction methods
- Financial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysis
- Working knowledge of construction accounting principles
- Working knowledge of construction software systems
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.