Intermediate Project Accountant - Permanent - 19417

Job summary

Process project invoices and payments, reconcile project accounts, manage job costing, and track project costs, revenue, and cash flow. Support month-end close and financial statement preparation, ensure compliance with financial requirements, and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Job details

About The Opportunity Our client in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga) is looking for a detail-oriented, Construction industry-focused Intermediate Project Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience in Operational, Project-based Accounting, excellent attention to detail, thrive in fast-paced environments, and work collaboratively with others, with previous experience in the Construction industry . This organization is within a growing sector and offers opportunity for professional growth and development, all within a dynamic, positive work cultur e. Duties include but are not limited to: Ensuring the accurate processing and filing of project invoices and payments within a timely ma nnerReconcile accounts including progress billing, change orders, and chargebacks, ensuring accuracy and complete nessEvaluation of prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of payments, follow up on outstanding balances as ne ededEnsure accuracy of LEMs repor tingReview contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirem entsAnalysis of job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as ne ededWorking closely with the General Ledger, adjustments as ne ededTrack project costs, revenue as well as cash flow manage mentAssist in the production of Financial Statem entsAssisting with Month End closing including, but not limited to, reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts, analyzing margins and variances, and preparing adjusting ent riesPreparing reporting as ne ededEnsure compliance with all financial regulations as well as following company policy & proced uresProfessionally and effectively manage relationships with vendors or internal stakehol dersProvide support on similar duties to support the success of the organiza tion Abou t You The successful candidate will have the foll owing: Previous experience in the Construction industry, preference will be given to those with experience in a GCMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a simil ar roleCPA Designation (or in pursuit of) is a stron g assetIn-depth knowledge of accounting principles- completed post-secondary education in Business Administration (or equi valent)Proficiency in MS Office programs, including advanced MS Excel skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex financial issuesAbility to prioritize accordingly to effectively manage multiple de adlinesStrong communication skills (English ess ential) About the Job The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000, depending on ex perience. Ho w To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to sgomi@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19417. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of ever y candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Process project invoices and payments, reconcile project accounts, manage job costing, and track project costs, revenue, and cash flow. Support month-end close and financial statement preparation, ensure compliance with financial requirements, and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates need at least five years of experience in a similar role and prior construction industry experience; general contractor experience is preferred. A post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent, strong accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities are expected; a CPA designation or progress toward one is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Accounting
• Construction Accounting
• Progress Billing
• Change Orders
• Account Reconciliation
• Job Costing
• Cost Allocation
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Closing
• Financial Analysis
• Cash Flow Management
• Tax Compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction

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