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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are a multi-entity organization operating across construction management, concrete forming, and equipment rental. We’re looking for a driven, numbers-focused Project Accountant to support cost control, billing, receivables management, and financial reporting across our businesses with minimal supervision.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Cost Control & Project Finance
- Monitor project costs against budget, flagging variances and tracking costs outside the original contract scope
- Maintain accurate cost-to-complete estimates and support change order documentation and pricing
- Monitor productivity against budget and schedules
- Track and reconcile equipment rental utilization and costs across projects
Collaboration
- Partner with project managers to review contract terms, milestones, and financial performance fluent in both numbers and project delivery
- Liaise with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams on billing disputes and payment matters
- Attend periodic in-office meetings at our Hamilton, ON office as required
Reporting & WIP
- Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and deferred revenue calculations on a monthly basis
- Produce project-level financial reports for PMs and leadership, including margin analysis and forecasts
- Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities
Receivables & Collections
- Actively follow up on outstanding receivables and overdue payments across projects
- Prepare and issue progress billings, holdback releases, and final invoices in line with contract terms
- Follow up on aging AR and escalate collection issues to project managers and senior leadership as needed
WHAT YOU BRING
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Background in or exposure to project management and confident engaging with PMs on scope, schedule, and cost
- Project accounting experience
- Knowledge of the Construction Act related to project and billing payments and timelines
- Experience with WIP schedules, deferred revenue, and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Experience supporting multiple entities or business units simultaneously
- Highly self-motivated and able to manage priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight
- Strong Excel skills; experience with construction or project accounting software an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits package Health & dental coverage (after 3 months)
RRSP matching Employer contribution match (1 year tenure)
Laptop & phone provided Everything you need to work remotely
Remote / hybrid flexibility Occasional in-office days in Hamilton, ON
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) required, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
AI tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process (such as screening resumes and scheduling or organizing candidate information). Final decisions on all hiring steps are always made by HR and our management teams.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Accountant jobs in Hamilton, ON
About Reimar Forming and Construction
In August of 2003, two experienced formwork carpenters, Carlos Reis and Mike Martins launched REIMAR with a small team of highly skilled individuals. Mike and Carlos quickly attracted the interests of top carpenters and laborers familiar with their work. The REIMAR team grew, and with it their reputation for quality and efficiency began, establishing themselves as leaders in concrete forming across ICI and high-rise residential sectors. From 2003 to 2009 the company doubled in gross sales every year, leveraging their reputation for quality workmanship, speed of execution, and safety to take on larger projects.
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Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are a multi-entity organization operating across construction management, concrete forming, and equipment rental. We’re looking for a driven, numbers-focused Project Accountant to support cost control, billing, receivables management, and financial reporting across our businesses with minimal supervision.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Cost Control & Project Finance
- Monitor project costs against budget, flagging variances and tracking costs outside the original contract scope
- Maintain accurate cost-to-complete estimates and support change order documentation and pricing
- Monitor productivity against budget and schedules
- Track and reconcile equipment rental utilization and costs across projects
Collaboration
- Partner with project managers to review contract terms, milestones, and financial performance fluent in both numbers and project delivery
- Liaise with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams on billing disputes and payment matters
- Attend periodic in-office meetings at our Hamilton, ON office as required
Reporting & WIP
- Prepare and maintain WIP schedules and deferred revenue calculations on a monthly basis
- Produce project-level financial reports for PMs and leadership, including margin analysis and forecasts
- Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities
Receivables & Collections
- Actively follow up on outstanding receivables and overdue payments across projects
- Prepare and issue progress billings, holdback releases, and final invoices in line with contract terms
- Follow up on aging AR and escalate collection issues to project managers and senior leadership as needed
WHAT YOU BRING
- Degree in Accounting or related field
- Background in or exposure to project management and confident engaging with PMs on scope, schedule, and cost
- Project accounting experience
- Knowledge of the Construction Act related to project and billing payments and timelines
- Experience with WIP schedules, deferred revenue, and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Experience supporting multiple entities or business units simultaneously
- Highly self-motivated and able to manage priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight
- Strong Excel skills; experience with construction or project accounting software an asset
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive compensation Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits package Health & dental coverage (after 3 months)
RRSP matching Employer contribution match (1 year tenure)
Laptop & phone provided Everything you need to work remotely
Remote / hybrid flexibility Occasional in-office days in Hamilton, ON
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the company will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) required, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
AI tools may be used to support parts of the recruitment process (such as screening resumes and scheduling or organizing candidate information). Final decisions on all hiring steps are always made by HR and our management teams.
Not the right fit? Search for Project Accountant jobs in Hamilton, ON
About Reimar Forming and Construction
In August of 2003, two experienced formwork carpenters, Carlos Reis and Mike Martins launched REIMAR with a small team of highly skilled individuals. Mike and Carlos quickly attracted the interests of top carpenters and laborers familiar with their work. The REIMAR team grew, and with it their reputation for quality and efficiency began, establishing themselves as leaders in concrete forming across ICI and high-rise residential sectors. From 2003 to 2009 the company doubled in gross sales every year, leveraging their reputation for quality workmanship, speed of execution, and safety to take on larger projects.