THE ROLE

The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial oversight, tracking, and reporting of construction and infrastructure projects from project setup through close-out. This role supports project managers and leadership by ensuring accurate cost tracking, forecasting, billing, and compliance with internal controls and contractual requirements across multiple active projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Financial Management

• Set up and maintain project cost structures, budgets, and cost codes in the accounting system.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Track labour, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and overhead costs by project.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project forecasts, including cost-to-complete and variance analysis.

Billing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare monthly progress billings, including percent-complete calculations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to validate billable work and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contract terms and applicable accounting standards.
• Support change order tracking, pricing, and financial impacts.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly project financial reports for Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Analyze variances between budget, forecast, and actuals; provide clear explanations and recommendations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing project-level financial documentation.

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company financial policies, internal controls, and approval authorities.
• Support compliance with contractual, regulatory, and client reporting requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records for multi-provincial projects.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide financial guidance to project teams to support informed decision-making.
• Assist with project close-out activities, including final billings and margin review.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, utilities, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with project-based accounting and job-costing environments.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and project forecasting.
• Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, JD Edwards, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial models).
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, organized, and solutions-focused.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Wages – commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including dental, vision and extended health for you and your family
• Group RSP / TFSA Matching Plan
• Training and professional development opportunities