Project Accountant

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial success of complex projects through reporting, forecasting, and accounting activities in a 12-month contract.

You will prepare monthly project reporting on revenue, gross margin, cash flow, and bookings/backlog; manage AR and WIP; assist with forecasts, budgets, and estimates; perform IFRS 15 revenue recognition and accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and reflect changes in Oracle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting or a related field.
• CPA designation (or progress toward) is an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance or project accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with financial systems and ERP platforms is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a major project or portfolio with monthly reporting and analysis.
• Prepare project forecasts, budgets and estimates.
• Ensure AR and WIP are current and follow up on overdue amounts.
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and accrual entries (IFRS 15).
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and entries.
• Review project changes and reforecasts in the Oracle system.
• Meet month-end reporting deadlines and communicate with stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project accounting

IFRS 15

Budgeting & forecasting

Accounts receivable

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Accounting

CPA designation (or progress toward)

Tools

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial success of complex projects through reporting, analysis, forecasting, and accounting activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial results, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes.

This is a 12-month contract position with strong potential to transition into a permanent role based on business needs and individual performance.

Your role

• Project Accountant supporting a major contributor project(s) or a portfolio of projects.
• Preparation of Monthly Project Reporting and Analysis on Revenue, Gross Margin, Cash Flow & Bookings/Backlog.
• Ensure Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress are current and follow up on any overdue or outstanding amounts.
• Assist with preparation of Project Forecasts, Budgets and Estimates.
• Prepare monthly Revenue Recognition and Accrual entries, in line with IFRS 15.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations/Entries.
• Review and process Project Changes/Reforecasts and ensure they are accurately reflected in the Oracle System.
• Ensure all month end entries/reporting deadlines set out by Business Unit or Corporate are met.
• Maintain good communication with relevant Project Stakeholders including Project Controls, Procurement, Project Management and Finance/Shared Services.
• Ensure Letters of credit and other guarantees are in place and meet contractual obligations.
• Perform Ad-hoc reporting requests, as required.
• Contribute to team Process Improvement initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• CPA designation (or progress toward completion) is considered a strong asset.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, or a related financial role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel; experience with financial systems and ERP platforms is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated team player with a continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process enhancement.

Rewards & benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

• Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

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