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Dias Geophysical Limited; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dias Geophysical Limited in Saskatoon is seeking a Project Accountant to monitor and report on the financial and operational performance of projects, manage customer invoicing, and support the general ledger.

You will collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate cost and revenue recognition, and contribute to process improvements and internal reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA designation or candidate preferred.
• Strong understanding of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze project financial results, including actual vs. budget performance and profitability.
• Report on project outcomes with KPIs and insights for management.
• Manage customer invoicing and ensure billing aligns with contracts and milestones.
• Maintain general ledger and support month-end/year-end close.
• Collaborate with project managers to track costs and revenue recognition.

Skills

Strong understanding of cost control

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or candidate preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About this position

At Dias, our purpose is to create new technologies to image the earth and locate the resources that the world needs. We are passionate about technology, but nothing is more important than keeping our people safe and healthy.

Dias is a world leader in deploying solutions to help explore, map, and protect the subsurface. We operate globally from our home in Saskatoon with Canadian offices in Toronto and Vancouver, and international offices in Australia, Mexico, and Chile. We are currently looking for a skilled and dedicated individual to grow our team and ensure that Dias is a great place to work.

The Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the financial and operational performance of projects. This role provides management with actionable insights into project outcomes, identifies strengths and areas for improvement, and recommends changes to enhance future performance. In addition, the Project Accountant will manage customer invoicing in alignment with project contracts, maintain the general ledger, and support other financial and operational reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze project financial results, including actual vs. budget performance, cost trends, and profitability.
• Report on project outcomes, highlighting deficiencies, successes, and key performance indicators.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for improving operational efficiency and project profitability.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate tracking of project costs and revenue recognition.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements in project reporting.

Customer Invoicing & Contract Compliance

• Prepare and issue invoices to customers based on project contracts and milestones.
• Ensure billing aligns with contractual terms, project deliverables, and client expectations.
• Monitor accounts receivable related to project billings and assist in collections as needed.

General Ledger & Accounting Support

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts related to projects and operations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of project-related entries.
• Support audit and compliance requirements by preparing documentation and responding to information requests.

Other Duties

• Support the preparation of financial and operational reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline financial processes and reporting systems.
• Participate in the development of financial tools and dashboards to enhance project visibility and performance tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA designation or candidate preferred).
• Strong understanding of project cost accounting, revenue recognition, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.