Construction Project Accountant

DMC Recruitment; Alberta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multi-entity organization as a Construction Accountant. This pivotal role involves managing financial records, overseeing job cost accounting, and supporting project managers with financial reporting. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in construction finance, this position offers competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative workplace culture

Direct access to executive decision-makers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of WIP reporting and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and job cost accounting for multiple construction projects.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for project stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Finance

Tools

Construction Accounting Software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is a privately held multi-entity organization operating across real estate and affiliated industries. With a strong leadership team and a growing portfolio, they are seeking a skilled accounting professional to contribute to long-term financial planning, reporting, and operational decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, values-driven company with a collaborative culture.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accountant to manage financial records and ensure accurate project accounting. This role involves overseeing job cost accounting, billing, contract analysis, and supporting project managers with financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction finance and be highly proficient in industry-specific software and cost control practices.

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain general ledger and job cost accounting for multiple construction projects
• Track project budgets, expenses, and forecasts; analyze variances
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for project stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with contracts, billing terms, and lien requirements
• Manage accounts payable / receivable and bank reconciliations
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to manage cost projections

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of WIP reporting, and job costing
• Proficient with construction accounting software and MS Excel
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial data effectively with non-finance stakeholders

What’s in It for You :

• A pivotal role in a well-established, fast-paced corporate environment
• Direct access to executive decision-makers and the opportunity to influence financial strategy
• A diverse and engaging workload across multiple entities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A collaborative, supportive workplace culture with room to grow professionally