Project Accountant

WSP in Australia; Port Hope; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Project Accountant to enhance financial operations at a significant cleanup initiative. This role involves ensuring accuracy in invoicing, data entry, and budget management, while collaborating with project teams to maintain financial health. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusion and offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. If you're driven by precision and have a knack for numbers, this position is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities positively.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project based accounting and cost accounting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Generate invoices and maintain financial integrity for projects.
• Verify data entry and enact budget modifications as needed.
• Provide financial training to operational staff.

Skills

Project based accounting

Cost accounting system

Strong analysis skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Data entry

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

As a Project Accountant at WSP, you will be the precision behind our financial operations, ensuring every charge is justified and every project’s financial flow is seamless. You’ll collaborate closely with teams, driving efficiency and fostering strong relationships to enhance our project accounting practices.

This opportunity is to join the WSP team responsible for the execution and construction of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). The PHAI represents the federal government’s response to the community-requested solution for the cleanup and local, long-term, safe management of historic low-level radioactive waste in the municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based at the project site in Port Hope, Ontario.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What You Can Expect To Do Here

• You will adhere to client specifications and established protocols, generate time and material invoices ensuring all charges billed are backed up with original documentation, thus maintaining the integrity of our financial operations.
• You will diligently verify and input data entry documents into our advanced accounting system, contributing to the seamless financial workflow of our projects.
• You will swiftly enact budget modifications and variance adjustments in alignment with our Month End Schedule.
• You will regularly review Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) for precision, working with Unit & Project Managers to address any concerns and maintain financial health.
• You will provide essential financial information and training to operational staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• You will work closely with operations to optimize information delivery to the Project Accounting team.
• You will keep open lines of communication with Project Managers and Unit Managers, staying informed about the Project Accounting function and its impact on their roles.

What You Will Bring To WSP

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, or similar.
• Experience working within a consulting or professional services company.
• Project based accounting experience.
• Experience using a cost accounting system, preference will be given to candidates with experience in Oracle.
• Strong analysis skills, experience detecting errors and variances.
• Intermediate Excel skills, experience using V-Lookup formula and Pivot Tables.
• Must be eligible for CNL Reliability Status security clearance.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.