Project Accountant

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Richmond; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking a Project Accountant to join a growing construction team in Richmond, BC. You will partner with Project Managers to manage financial performance, focusing on job costing, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

The role requires 3+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with Jonas/Procore. CPA is an asset. This in-office position emphasizes proactive cost control and clear financial communication with project teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in construction.
• Experience with job costing, forecasting, and budget management.
• Experience with Jonas and Procore is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Project Managers to monitor and manage project financial performance.
• Prepare and maintain project forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and budget updates.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and purchase orders against approved budgets.
• Review and code invoices, subcontractor costs, purchase orders, and other project expenses accurately.
• Investigate variances, identify potential cost overruns, and proactively flag financial risks.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and track change orders and their financial impact.
• Participate in regular project forecasting and cost-to-complete meetings.
• Ensure project budgets, cost codes, and financial information are accurately maintained in Jonas and Procore.
• Review and reconcile project information between Procore and Jonas.
• Assist with progress billings, holdbacks, subcontractor payments, and project-related documentation.
• Prepare accruals, journal entries, and reclassifications as required during month-end.
• Provide Project Managers with timely financial reporting and analysis to support project decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting, forecasting, and financial processes.

Skills

Job costing

Forecasting

Budget management

Project accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation / progress toward CPA

Tools

Jonas

Procore

Excel

Job description

Industry: Construction

Location: Richmond, BC - In-Office

Salary: 60-75K

Position Summary

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join a growing construction team. This role will work closely with Project Managers and the construction team to manage the financial performance of projects, with a strong focus on job costing, forecasting, budgeting, cost coding, and variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will have construction accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate financial information into practical insights for Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Project Managers to monitor and manage project financial performance.
• Prepare and maintain project forecasts, cost-to-complete projections, and budget updates.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and purchase orders against approved budgets.
• Review and code invoices, subcontractor costs, purchase orders, and other project expenses accurately.
• Investigate variances, identify potential cost overruns, and proactively flag financial risks.
• Work with Project Managers to identify and track change orders and their financial impact.
• Participate in regular project forecasting and cost-to-complete meetings.
• Ensure project budgets, cost codes, and financial information are accurately maintained in Jonas and Procore.
• Review and reconcile project information between Procore and Jonas.
• Assist with progress billings, holdbacks, subcontractor payments, and project-related documentation.
• Prepare accruals, journal entries, and reclassifications as required during month-end.
• Provide Project Managers with timely financial reporting and analysis to support project decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve project accounting, forecasting, and financial processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with job costing, project accounting, forecasting, and budget management.
• Experience working directly with Project Managers or construction teams.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, subcontractors, purchase orders, change orders, and project commitments.
• Experience with Jonas and Procore is strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA is an asset but not required.

What We're Looking For

A hands-on, project-focused accountant who enjoys working closely with construction teams and Project Managers. This individual will be a key financial partner on projects, helping ensure costs are accurately captured, forecasts are reliable, and Project Managers have the information they need to keep projects financially on track.

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