Junior Project Accountant

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Junior Project Accountant for an Edmonton, AB on-site role with an architecture and design client. You will support project invoicing, tracking costs, and basic accounting activities across multiple projects within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds an accounting diploma (NAIT diploma preferred) with 1–2 years’ accounting experience, strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills, and a genuine interest in developing a career in

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma required; NAIT diploma preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounting or related experience; co-op or internship acceptable.
• Strong interest in developing a career in project accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project invoicing and billing for a portfolio of architecture and design projects.
• Prepare and process client invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper project allocation.
• Assist with tracking project costs, budgets, and billings.
• Review and enter project-related invoices and expenses.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and other accounting duties.
• Maintain accurate project records and financial documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to resolve billing and project accounting questions.
• Assist with month-end processes, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Support general administrative and accounting tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting Diploma

NAIT Accounting Diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Role: Junior Project Accountant

Location: Edmonton, AB

Industry: Architecture & Design

Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Salary: $55-65K

Our client, a well-established architecture and design firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to build their career in project accounting within a creative and professional environment.

Working closely with the accounting and project teams, the Junior Project Accountant will provide support with project invoicing, accounting, billing, and administrative tasks, while gaining valuable exposure to project financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project invoicing and billing for a portfolio of architecture and design projects.
• Prepare and process client invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper project allocation.
• Assist with tracking project costs, budgets, and billings.
• Review and enter project-related invoices and expenses.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and other accounting duties.
• Maintain accurate project records and financial documentation.
• Work closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to resolve billing and project accounting questions.
• Assist with month-end processes, reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Support general administrative and accounting tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Accounting Diploma required; NAIT Accounting Diploma strongly preferred.
• 1–2 years of accounting or related experience; co-op or internship experience will be considered.
• Strong interest in developing a career in project accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset.
• Previous experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services is an asset.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an organized, reliable, and detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers and collaborating with project teams. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants to develop strong project accounting experience within a respected architecture and design environment.

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