Project Accountant

Job summary

The Project Accountant oversees the financial management of multiple development projects, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and full-cycle project accounting. Key duties include preparing construction financing draw packages and collaborating with project teams to ensure budget compliance.

Job details

A dynamic real estate development and investment company is seeking a Project Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with project and construction teams while playing a key role in financial planning, reporting, and project performance. The role offers exposure to multiple developments and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. About The Role Reporting to the finance leadership team, you will oversee the financial management of multiple development projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, reporting, and project accounting throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operations teams. What You'll Do Maintain and update project budgets while monitoring actual and forecasted variances Partner with project and construction teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Perform full-cycle project accounting, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting Review project costs, work-in-progress, commitments, and vendor expenditures to ensure accuracy and budget compliance Prepare construction financing draw packages and coordinate with lenders and external consultants throughout the funding process Reconcile project funding, cash activity, and construction-related financial transactions Support invoice processing, purchase order reviews, and vendor payment coordination Provide financial analysis, project reports, and account reconciliations to internal stakeholders Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and ensure accurate project reporting What You'll Bring Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction, real estate, or a project-based environment Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and month-end close Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manage large datasets Experience using ERP or project accounting software is considered an asset Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Why Join Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, partner with experienced professionals, and contribute to the financial success of a growing project portfolio. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering long-term career growth within a dynamic and evolving business.

What you’ll do

The Project Accountant oversees the financial management of multiple development projects, focusing on budgeting, forecasting, and full-cycle project accounting. Key duties include preparing construction financing draw packages and collaborating with project teams to ensure budget compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of project accounting experience, preferably in real estate or construction. Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP software are highly valued.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Accounting
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Month-end Close
• Cost Tracking
• Financial Planning
• Account Reconciliation
• Construction Financing
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Software
• Variance Analysis
• Vendor Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership