Construction Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; Vor Ort; CAD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a seasoned Project Accountant in the Greater Toronto Area to manage contracts, billing, and financial reporting for multiple projects. You will partner with Project Managers and operations to monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost performance, ensuring accuracy and timely closeouts.

The role requires 5+ years of project accounting experience, strong Excel abilities, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA enrollment or progress is a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a project-based environment.
• Experience in construction, engineering, consulting, infrastructure or similar project-driven industry is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with project accounting or ERP systems is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Manage project contracts, POs, billing, and supporting docs.
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and internal teams on billing and compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Lead project accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close.
• Develop project spend plans and forecasts; review costs to complete and revenue recognition.
• Prepare monthly project billings and financial reports; provide updates to leadership.

Kenntnisse

Project accounting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

CPA enrollment (asset)

Ausbildung

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

About the Opportunity

• Manage project-related contracts, purchase orders, billing, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams regarding billing, payments, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers and operational teams to manage project budgets, costing, change orders, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Monitor project costs against budget and investigate significant variances or unexpected expenses.
• Review project expenses and identify items that may be non-recoverable or require further investigation.
• Manage accounts receivable activities and collections for assigned projects.
• Review and maintain project-related accounts payable and receivable records.
• Prepare monthly project billings and supporting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of project agreements and ensure financial requirements are accurately reflected in billing and reporting.
• Lead project accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Work with project teams to develop and maintain project spend plans and forecasts.
• Participate in regular project reviews to validate costs to complete, forecast-at-completion, revenue, profitability, and other key financial metrics.
• Challenge project financial assumptions and identify potential risks, opportunities, and areas requiring corrective action.
• Assess financial risks and opportunities and support the ongoing maintenance of project risk and action plans.
• Review invoices, purchase orders, receipts, and other financial documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze project cost information and identify opportunities for improved financial performance and cost control.
• Prepare project financial reports, including profitability, cash flow, forecasting, and other management reporting.
• Provide regular financial updates and insights to Project Managers and senior leadership.
• Maintain complete and organized project financial records throughout the project lifecycle and through closeout.
• Support project and contract closeout activities.
• Ensure financial transactions and documentation comply with contractual, organizational, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support external audits, year-end activities, and periodic financial reporting, including preparation of supporting schedules and working papers.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operational teams where contractual or financial issues require resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Respond to customer and internal stakeholder requests related to project financial matters.
• Perform other duties and financial analysis as assigned.

About You

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA enrollment or progress toward a professional designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a project-based environment.
• Experience within construction, engineering, consulting, infrastructure, or another project-driven industry is an asset.
• Experience with project accounting and financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, billing, cost analysis, and month-end activities.
• Strong ability to analyze financial data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project accounting or ERP systems is an asset.
• Ability to work closely with operational and project teams in a hands-on environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a highly organized, methodical approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel to assigned project locations as required.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000/year

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.