Intermediate Project Accountant - Permanent - 19417

LRO Staffing; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississauga-based client in the Greater Toronto Area seeks an Intermediate Project Accountant focused on construction. This full-time, permanent role requires strong operational and project-based accounting experience and a collaborative mindset.

You will manage project invoices, cost allocation, job costing analysis, month-end close, and financial reporting in a fast-paced environment, liaising with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Construction industry experience preferred, GC experience a plus.
• CPA designation or active pursuit is advantageous.
• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Process and file project invoices and payments accurately and on time.
• Reconcile progress billing, change orders, and holdbacks; monitor balances.
• Evaluate prepaids, accruals, and asset management; adjust as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of LEMs reporting and contract set up for projects.
• Analyze job costing, report variances, and support cost allocation.
• Work with General Ledger and assist with month-end closing.
• Track project costs, revenue and cash flow; support financial reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

MS Excel proficient

Deadline management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration or equivalent

CPA designation (or in pursuit)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Our client in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga) is looking for a detail-oriented, Construction industry-focused Intermediate Project Accountant to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience in Operational, Project-based Accounting, excellent attention to detail, thrive in fast-paced environments, and work collaboratively with others, with previous experience in the Construction industry.

This organization is within a growing sector and offers opportunity for professional growth and development, all within a dynamic, positive work culture.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the accurate processing and filing of project invoices and payments within a timely manner
• Reconcile accounts including progress billing, change orders, and chargebacks, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Evaluation of prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of payments, follow up on outstanding balances as needed
• Ensure accuracy of LEMs reporting
• Review contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements
• Analysis of job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed
• Working closely with the General Ledger, adjustments as needed
• Track project costs, revenue as well as cash flow management
• Assist in the production of Financial Statements
• Assisting with Month End closing including, but not limited to, reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts, analyzing margins and variances, and preparing adjusting entries
• Preparing reporting as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations as well as following company policy & procedures
• Professionally and effectively manage relationships with vendors or internal stakeholders
• Provide support on similar duties to support the success of the organization

About You

• Previous experience in the Construction industry, preference will be given to those with experience in a GC
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• CPA Designation (or in pursuit of) is a strong asset
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles- completed post-secondary education in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, including advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex financial issues
• Ability to prioritize accordingly to effectively manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills (English essential)

About the Job

The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.