Junior Project Accountant

TEEMA Solutions Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development firm in Edmonton is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to manage full-cycle project accounting across diverse projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers and construction teams while ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 2 years of construction industry experience. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment that values growth and initiative.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Accountant in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of project costing, budget control, and contract management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting from setup through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee project costing activities and conduct profitability analyses.

Skills

Project costing

Budget control

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Eclipse accounting software

Excel

Job description

As a Junior Project Accountant, you will play a key role in managing full-cycle project accounting for a diverse portfolio of development projects. From initial job setup and budgeting to cost tracking, financial reporting, and final closeout, you’ll ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency across all project financials. This role is highly collaborative, working closely with project managers, construction teams, and leadership to drive informed decision-making and maintain strong financial controls.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage full-cycle project accounting from setup through closeout, ensuring accurate and timely financial data.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports to track financial performance.
• Oversee project costing activities including cost coding reviews, purchase orders, and cost reconciliations.
• Review and process contracts, subcontracts, and change orders in alignment with project terms.
• Track and record change orders while analyzing budget variances to support proactive cost control.
• Prepare, review, and distribute monthly progress and lender draw packages.
• Produce project health reports that highlight cost, schedule, variance, and risk metrics.
• Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across cost, schedule, and financial data.
• Conduct profitability, performance, and trend analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Report on contract changes, KPIs, and other business metrics to support divisional and organizational goals.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and other duties as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely cost and performance data across all assigned projects.
• Present project financial information to various levels of management and participate actively in project meetings.

What You Must Have

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Accountant in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of project costing, budget control, and contract management.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Eclipse experience is an asset).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across accounting and construction teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel locally for site visits (5–10%).

Why Join the Team

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to contribute to some of Edmonton’s most exciting residential and mixed-use developments.
• Work with a collaborative, supportive team that values creativity, growth, and initiative.
• Join a company making a meaningful impact—shaping not just Edmonton’s skyline, but its communities.

You’ll thrive in this role if you love working with numbers, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in keeping projects on track through accurate financial reporting. If you’re energized by fast-paced, construction-driven environments and are eager to grow your accounting expertise while contributing to impactful developments—this role is made for you.

Salary & Perks

• Full benefits package + vacation
• Onsite work environment with a strong sense of team culture

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