Project Accountant

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners is partnering with a well-established construction contractor operating across Western and Northern Canada. The role centers on project accounting and financial stewardship for institutional, commercial and industrial projects.

You will oversee billing, contracts, vendor payments, month-end close, and risk monitoring, collaborating with the project team to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with project accounting and cost management in construction.
• Proficient with financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project accounting activities, including client billing and payables, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and internal policies.
• Review contracts to establish billing schedules, payment terms, approved rates, reimbursable expenses and other financial obligations.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor invoice processing with required contracts, insurance, and lien waivers before payments.
• Lead month-end close processes, ensuring project costs, billings and accruals are accurately recorded and reported.
• Monitor project financial performance, cash flow, assets, liabilities and WIP, identifying risks and profitability concerns.
• Coordinate project financial closeout and support audits with the project team.

Skills

GAAP

Project accounting

Cost management

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Our client is a well-established construction contractor operating across Western and Northern Canada, delivering projects across the institutional, commercial and industrial sectors. With a long-standing reputation for quality, safety and strong client relationships, the organisation combines a collaborative team culture with the resources and expertise to deliver complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all project accounting activities, including client billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and internal policies.
• Review client contracts to establish billing schedules, payment terms, approved rates, reimbursable expenses and other financial obligations.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor invoice processing, ensuring appropriate contracts, insurance documentation and lien waivers are in place before payments are released.
• Lead month-end close processes, ensuring project costs, client billings and accruals are accurately recorded and reported.
• Monitor project financial performance, cash flow, assets, liabilities and work in progress, identifying potential risks and profitability concerns.
• Coordinate project financial closeout and support internal and external audit requirements, working closely with the wider project team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, with approximately three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
• Previous experience with project accounting, contract analysis and cost management, ideally within the construction industry.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate sound professional judgement.