Project Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment; Mississauga; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

RSP matching

Long-tenured culture

Work-life balance

Descrizione del lavoro

Elby Professional Recruitment represents a stable organization seeking a Project Accountant in Mississauga, ON. The role sits at the intersection of accounting and construction teams to ensure accurate financials and executive reporting.

The candidate should have 5+ years of project-based accounting experience in large projects, with CPA or PMP being a plus. On-site work, Procore/Yardi experience is advantageous with excellent Excel skills.

Competenze

• 5+ years of project-based accounting experience for large projects, ideally from GC or REIT environment.
• CPA or PMP designation would be an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior construction project managers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Mansioni

• Communicate effectively between the accounting and construction teams.
• Ensure construction costs are complete, accurate, and properly allocated to the correct categories and general ledger codes.
• Provide stewardship and governance over construction financials.
• Generate quarterly job cost reporting packages for the executive team, including detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget).
• Collaborate with budgeting, development, property management, and accounts payable teams.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve cost discrepancies, ensuring projects remain on track.
• Assist in posting entries for job costs, accurately allocating costs.

Conoscenze

Project accounting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Formazione

CPA or PMP designation (asset)

Strumenti

Procore

Yardi

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client, a stable and established organization managing a significant portfolio of real estate, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Accountant to join their accounting department. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between their accounting and construction teams, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to critical executive reporting.

This role offers a chance to work within an excellent company culture, characterized by long-tenured employees and a welcoming atmosphere. If you are a proactive communicator with a strong background in construction accounting and a desire to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Work Arrangement

Fully on-site in Mississauga, ON.

What our client has to offer

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RSP matching
• Stable work environment with long-tenured employees
• Excellent work-life balance with limited overtime

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively between the accounting and construction teams.
• Ensure construction costs are complete, accurate, and properly allocated to the correct categories and general ledger codes.
• Provide stewardship and governance over construction financials.
• Generate quarterly job cost reporting packages for the executive team, including detailed variance analysis (actuals vs. budget).
• Collaborate with budgeting, development, property management, and accounts payable teams.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve cost discrepancies, ensuring projects remain on track.
• Assist in posting entries for job costs, accurately allocating costs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project-based accounting experience for large projects, ideally from a GC or REIT environment.
• A relevant designation (CPA, PMP) would be an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior construction project managers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with Procore and/or Yardi software is an advantage.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.