Junior Project Accountant: Billing & Cost Tracking

Salas O'Brien; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

RRSP with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs & EAP

Job summary

Salas O’Brien’s Toronto office is seeking a Jr. Project Accountant to support billing, cost tracking, and financial recordkeeping within a busy accounting team. The role requires attention to detail and 2–3 years of accounting experience, with a relevant degree or diploma and proficiency in Excel.

The successful candidate will work on project setup, budgeting, invoicing, monthly reconciliations, and collaboration with project managers to resolve variances, in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree or college diploma with an accounting focus.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within the engineering/architectural/construction industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management skills, the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel.
• Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Understand project contract terms and billing requirements to effectively set up a new project in the accounting system.
• Enter the project budget in the accounting system at the start of the project once it has been reviewed and approved by the project management team.
• Prepare draft and final invoices for billable projects
• Communicate with Project Managers with monthly project variances and resolution of issues.
• Review all sub‑consultant invoices to proper coding, ensure sub‑consultant invoices included on the monthly client billing are posted in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations
• Assist in processing of employee expenses
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Deltek Vision

Job description

Salas O’Brien’s Toronto office is seeking a Jr. Project Accountant to support billing, cost tracking, and financial recordkeeping within a busy accounting team. The role requires attention to detail and 2–3 years of accounting experience, with a relevant degree or diploma and proficiency in Excel.

The successful candidate will work on project setup, budgeting, invoicing, monthly reconciliations, and collaboration with project managers to resolve variances, in a dynamic, team-focused environment.