Project Accountant

Modern Niagara; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Accountant to lead financial processes for a major hospital project in Halifax. This role involves overseeing daily accounting tasks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to safety and excellence, where your contributions will help shape the future of Canada's infrastructure. If you're passionate about finance and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Health and Safety Focus

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• University degree in finance or related field is required.
• Professional accounting designation or in progress is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes for a large hospital build project.
• Verify project financials and ensure timely billing and reporting.
• Conduct month-end duties and prepare analytic reports.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Standards (ASPE)

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

University Degree in Finance, Administration or Business

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

Computerized Business System

Job description

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Modern Niagara is currently hiring for a Project Accountant to oversee and manage a large hospital build project in Halifax. The mission of the Project Accountant is to co-ordinate and oversee all daily accounting processes for the assigned project(s), to ensure they are carried out efficiently, effectively and within established timelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify & track project financials, work completion for internal and external clients
• Audit against purchase orders, verify accuracy and oversee process and approvals
• Take a lead and follow through with prescribed procedures
• Accurately enter all data into the computerized business system as directed within schedule.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve customer’s billing and supplier invoice issues.
• Supporting our Billing Teams and Account Managers from a financial perspective
• Maintain all business systems files as directed.
• Monitor Spot reports to prepare invoices and work with the Project Managers to ensure billing targets are met or exceeded
• Perform and assist with month-end duties
• Ensuring all entries are posted correctly and according to ASPE
• Prepare monthly analytic reports
• Complete special projects on an ad-hoc basis, as assigned
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Related University degree (Finance, Administration or Business)
• Must have professional accounting designation or be in the process of completing one.
• Understanding of the construction/service industry, including applicable accounting standards, would be an asset
• Previous experience in a high-volume business would be an asset
• Proven ability to prioritize competing requirements and deadlines under pressure
• Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Conduct all inter-company dealings in a manner which promotes cooperation and aids the department in all areas.
• Strong understanding of the General Ledger, or ability and willingness to learn
• Maintain positive customer interactions and value the customer experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both verbally and written
• Client focused and proven relationship building skills

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGTBQ2S+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at [e-mail].