Junior Project Accountant (3-Month Contract with Strong Potential to go Permanent)

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Junior Project Accountant for a 3-month contract in the architecture sector. You will partner with Project Managers and Architects to ensure projects are billed accurately and stay on budget from concept to completion.

Responsibilities include project setup, monthly billing, cost tracking, and budgeting support. Strong MS Excel skills and BST Global experience are highly valued; excellent communication and detail orientation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Project accounting experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, or construction.
• Advanced MS Excel and BST Global experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain project profiles; execute monthly billing and handle disbursement invoices.
• Track consultant costs vs budgets; reconcile invoices and manage sub-consultant payments (pay-when-paid).
• Review monthly project reports; assist in building budgets with Project Architects and flag variances.
• Support ad-hoc reporting while aligning with firm accounting policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

MS Excel

BST Global

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional eager to make an impact in the architecture space? We are seeking a Junior Project Accountant for a 3-month contract position with a strong opportunity for permanent placement for a client in Architecture Industry.

In this role, you will act as a vital financial partner to our Project Managers and Architects, ensuring design projects stay financially healthy, accurately billed, and on budget from concept to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Project Setup & Billing: Set up and maintain project profiles; execute timely, accurate monthly billing and handle disbursement invoices.
• Consultant & Cost Management: Track consultant costs against budgets, reconcile invoices, and manage sub-consultant payments using the pay-when-paid model.
• Budgeting & Analysis: Review monthly project reports, partner with Project Architects to build project budgets, and flag variances.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Assist with ad-hoc reporting and maintain strict alignment with firm accounting policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Project accounting experience within professional services, architecture, engineering, construction.
• Software: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel. Hands-on experience with BST Global is a significant asset.
• Skills: Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and the confidence to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.