Project Accountant

Job summary

Prepare project financial reports, track costs against budgets, and manage accounts payable and receivable for construction projects. Collaborate with project managers on financial performance, compliance, forecasts, budgets, and recommendations to improve profitability.

Job details

As a Project Accountant, you will play a key role in managing financial operations for various projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing detailed financial reports and ensuring accurate cost tracking to maintain budgets effectively. You will also collaborate closely with project managers to ensure financial oversight and compliance. Client Details Our client is a Hamilton-based construction management company that supports a portfolio of businesses specializing in ICI, high-rise residential, and infrastructure projects throughout the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, and Kitchener-Waterloo regions. The organization manages projects ranging from commercial and institutional developments to high-rise residential construction and related support services within the concrete construction sector. Description Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports for construction projects from a Project Management perspective. Fill in any financial gaps from the Project Management team. Monitor and track project costs to ensure adherence to budgets. Collaborate with project managers to review and analyze financial performance. Manage accounts payable and receivable related to construction projects. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Support monthly and year-end financial close processes. Assist in preparing forecasts and budgets for upcoming projects. Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve project profitability. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants. Profile A successful Project Accountant should have: Experience in financial management within the property or construction industry. Familiarity and comfortability with on-site project operations. Strong skills in financial reporting, budgeting, and cost tracking. Proficiency in CMIC, Jonas, or Procore. Attention to detail and the ability to work with complex financial data. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse teams. Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements. Job Offer Competitive salary between $70000 and $120000 CAD. Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. Comprehensive health benefits after 3 months. RRSP matching after 1 year (up to 4%). Laptop and cell phone provided. Discretionary year-end bonus. 3 weeks of flexible vacation time. Personal and sick days. If this role aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

What you’ll do

Prepare project financial reports, track costs against budgets, and manage accounts payable and receivable for construction projects. Collaborate with project managers on financial performance, compliance, forecasts, budgets, and recommendations to improve profitability.

Requirements

Candidates should have financial management experience in the property or construction industry and be comfortable with on-site project operations. They should bring strong reporting, budgeting, and cost-tracking skills, proficiency with CMIC, Jonas, or Procore, attention to detail, communication and collaboration abilities, and knowledge of financial compliance.

Benefits

• Company Vehicle Or Mileage Reimbursement
• Health Benefits
• RRSP Matching
• Laptop
• Cell Phone
• Discretionary Year-End Bonus
• Three Weeks Of Flexible Vacation
• Personal Days
• Sick Days

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Cost Tracking
• Financial Analysis
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Forecasting
• Project Accounting
• Construction Finance
• Financial Compliance
• Financial Close Processes
• Project Cost Management
• Attention To Detail
• Communication
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction

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