Project Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment seeks a Project Accountant to manage financials for multiple development projects. You will ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, and project accounting throughout project lifecycles, collaborating with finance and operations teams in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project accounting within construction or real estate, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems to support forecasting and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong 5+ years of project accounting in construction, real estate, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis for large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project budgets; monitor variances and forecast.
• Coordinate with project and construction teams for budgeting and planning.
• Perform full-cycle project accounting: month-end, journal entries, reconciliations, reporting.
• Review project costs, WIP, commitments, and vendor expenditures for accuracy.
• Prepare construction financing draw packages and coordinate with lenders and consultants.

Skills

Project accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

A dynamic real estate development and investment company is seeking a Project Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with project and construction teams while playing a key role in financial planning, reporting, and project performance. The role offers exposure to multiple developments and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About The Role

Reporting to the finance leadership team, you will oversee the financial management of multiple development projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, reporting, and project accounting throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operations teams.

What You'll Do

• Maintain and update project budgets while monitoring actual and forecasted variances
• Partner with project and construction teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Perform full-cycle project accounting, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review project costs, work-in-progress, commitments, and vendor expenditures to ensure accuracy and budget compliance
• Prepare construction financing draw packages and coordinate with lenders and external consultants throughout the funding process
• Reconcile project funding, cash activity, and construction-related financial transactions
• Support invoice processing, purchase order reviews, and vendor payment coordination
• Provide financial analysis, project reports, and account reconciliations to internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and ensure accurate project reporting

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction, real estate, or a project-based environment
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manage large datasets
• Experience using ERP or project accounting software is considered an asset
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Join

Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, partner with experienced professionals, and contribute to the financial success of a growing project portfolio. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering long-term career growth within a dynamic and evolving business.