Project Accounting Specialist – Construction & Property

Worksforyou; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Property discounts

Hotel and dining discounts

Gym discounts

Leadership exposure

Career development

Canberra projects

Job summary

WorksForYou partners with a leading Canberra-based property development and construction group to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on project accounting, financial reporting and cost control, working closely with senior management and operational teams.

You will oversee WIP, month-end processes and statutory compliance, while opportunities to improve financial systems and Power BI reporting are encouraged within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or related.
• CA/CPA or currently undertaking.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience in project accounting, construction, engineering or property development.
• Strong knowledge of Australian taxation and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, Power BI or Salesforce advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial reporting, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Complete work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project financial reviews.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cost variations and expenditure.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to project directors and development managers.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, payroll tax, FBT, TPAR, PTRS, ACIRT and portable long service leave returns.
• Review and authorise weekly construction payroll cost reports and forecasts in line with Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs).
• Review sales commissions, rental guarantee allocations and property settlement statements.
• Assist with external audits, year-end tax workpapers and regulatory reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Support the development and enhancement of Power BI reporting models.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA or CPA qualification or studying

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

WorksForYou partners with a leading Canberra-based property development and construction group to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on project accounting, financial reporting and cost control, working closely with senior management and operational teams.

You will oversee WIP, month-end processes and statutory compliance, while opportunities to improve financial systems and Power BI reporting are encouraged within a collaborative finance team.