Project Accountant - Toronto/Calgary

Original job posting

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing project setup, billing, financial reporting, and revenue recognition for assigned projects. They work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial analysis and project profitability.

Job details

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. We are actively seeking a Project Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This is a hybrid position based in either Toronto or Calgary, with on-site presence required three days per week. As a Project Accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely accounting for assigned projects. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to support project setup, billing, reporting, financial analysis and revenue recognition. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares monthly invoices, budgets and project management reports. Provides accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project information for assigned projects. Sets up and maintains projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms. Tracks and inputs budget data for assigned projects. Prepares, codes and inputs project invoices. Answers inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicates financial information to project managers. Maintains accounting files. Inputs and posts consultant invoices, communicates with consultants and submits their payments for approval. Reviews project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements on each project. Analyzes project cost reports and meets frequently with Finance Management and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, profitability, earnings, and costs. Understands how projects earn revenue in the accounting system and assists the Business Manager monthly in analyzing and recording monthly project earnings. May provide accounting support to other staff as needed. Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 2 plus years accounting experience; or an equivalent of education and experience required. Accounting experience in an architecture firm and/or project accounting experience preferred. Active Reliability clearance preferred; must be eligible to obtain clearance if necessary. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports. Advanced knowledge of project accounting concepts and practices. Ability to oversee multiple large, complex projects. Ability to provide in-depth financial analysis to Project Managers and other stakeholders. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Proficiency in Deltek VantagePoint or similar project accounting software required. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. OTHER: Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK. #LI-BH1 AI Disclosure: HOK uses technology, including artificial intelligence tools, to assist with certain aspects of the recruitment process. Applications are reviewed by our recruitment teams and hiring decisions are made in coordination with human resources and the hiring manager. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software Skills for details. HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; GRSP savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance and paid time off (PTO). In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds and individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

What you’ll do

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing project setup, billing, financial reporting, and revenue recognition for assigned projects. They work closely with Project Managers and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial analysis and project profitability.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least two years of relevant accounting experience. Proficiency in MS Office and project accounting software like Deltek VantagePoint is required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• GRSP savings plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Revenue Recognition · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project accounting
• Financial analysis
• Revenue recognition
• Budgeting
• Invoicing
• Deltek VantagePoint
• MS Office
• Financial reporting
• Contract review
• Cost analysis
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Atlassian Confluence
• Time Off Management
• Corporate Accounting
• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Accounting Software
• Artificial Intelligence
• Billing
• Disabilities
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Microsoft Outlook
• Project Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Coordinating
• Customer Inquiries

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Consulting
• Project Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors