Project Accountant

CIMA+; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CIMA+, a dynamic firm in Mississauga, is seeking a Project Accountant to enhance their finance team. The role involves managing project finances, ensuring accurate income recording, and collaborating closely with project managers. Ideal candidates have a college diploma in accounting and relevant experience. With a work environment that promotes autonomy and flexibility, this is an opportunity to contribute significantly to a reputable company while enjoying a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Group Benefits

Flexible Health and Dental Care

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with employer contribution

Flexible work schedule

Up to five weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role required.
• Experience in a professional services organization is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial health of a project portfolio.
• Support the billing specialist in the monthly billing process.
• Meet with Project Managers to monitor project finances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

College diploma in accounting

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

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Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will provide support to managers in financial monitoring and project invoicing activities.

We offer a flexible hybrid work mode that lets you work from home and from our Mississauga office.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial health of a project portfolio
• Ensure accurate recording of monthly income
• Closely support the billing specialist in the monthly billing process
• Actively contribute to the improvement of Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) by working with all stakeholders (Project Managers, accounts receivable, clients, etc.)
• Validate all financial controls put in place to minimize errors and maximize efficiency (rate sheets, resource allocation, precise work breakdown structure), during the project opening process
• Meet with Project Managers to monitor project finances
• Review all contracts to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition
• Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with our internal and external customers
• Keep project information up to date (budgets, amendments, rates, etc.).
• Understand and ensure compliance with CIMA+ internal control rules
  
  

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting or equivalent
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a professional services organization (asset)
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Autonomy, flexibility, agility, good communication skills, and analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
  
  

Ideal but not required

• CPA designation
• Experience with Dynamics 365
• Bilingual in French and English
  
  

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills
  
  

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

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