Project Accountant

MatchBox Consulting Group; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Comprehensive benefits

Work-from-home day per week

Flexible hours

Training and development

Team lunches

Annual retreat

Job summary

MatchBox Consulting Group is partnering with a Surrey-based general contractor to recruit a Project Accountant. The role oversees project accounting from setup through closeout for a portfolio of commercial construction projects across BC.

You will work with the Director of Finance and construction team, utilize Procore and Acumatica, manage budgets, progress draws, invoices, and reporting, and contribute to process improvements as the business grows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Able to work with project teams and meet billing/reporting schedules.
• Procore experience including commitments, subcontractor invoices, change events and budgets.
• Knowledge of BC Builders Lien Act holdback requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Clear communication with Project Managers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Set up project budgets, contracts and commitments in Procore and Acumatica.
• Prepare monthly progress draws and follow up on payments.
• Review subcontractor invoices, apply holdbacks and coordinate timely payments.
• Maintain WorkSafeBC clearances, insurance and contract documentation.
• Review job costs and coding, reconcile budgets and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Work with Project Managers on variances, cost and revenue forecasts.
• Manage financial closeout, including final accounts and holdback releases.
• Contribute to improvements in project accounting procedures and reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

Construction industry experience

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

Accounting or finance degree

CPA in progress

Tools

Procore

Acumatica

Job description

Project Accountant – Construction

Surrey, BC | $75,000–$90,000 + Profit Sharing

MatchBox Consulting Group is excited to partner with a Surrey-based general contractor to recruit a Project Accountant. The company builds commercial and multi-family projects across BC, from complex interiors for national brands and institutional clients to ground-up construction. With 80% of its work coming from repeat clients, it has built a business around lasting relationships and good project delivery.

This role offers responsibility for a portfolio of projects, direct access to the Director of Finance, and a close working relationship with the construction team. You’ll manage project accounting from setup through closeout, working alongside another Project Accountant and helping improve processes as the business grows.

The Role

• Set up project budgets, contracts and commitments in Procore and Acumatica.
• Prepare monthly progress draws and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Review subcontractor invoices, apply holdbacks and coordinate timely payments.
• Maintain current WorkSafeBC clearances, insurance and contract documentation.
• Review job costs and coding, reconcile budgets and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Work with Project Managers on variances, cost and revenue forecasts, and potential overruns.
• Manage financial closeout, including final accounts and holdback releases.
• Contribute to improvements in project accounting procedures and reporting.

What You Bring

You have five or more years of project accounting experience in commercial construction, ideally with a general contractor, and have managed the accounting for multiple projects. You’re comfortable working directly with project teams, asking questions when the numbers don’t add up and keeping billing and reporting on schedule.

You’ll Also Bring

• Hands‑on Procore experience, including commitments, subcontractor invoices, change events and budgets.
• Working knowledge of construction accounting and BC Builders Lien Act holdback requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing project deadlines.
• Clear communication with Project Managers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Experience with Acumatica would be an asset.
• Accounting or finance education would be an asset; progress toward a CPA designation is welcome.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and available to work from the Surrey office four days per week.

What's Offered

• $75,000–$90,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Company profit sharing and comprehensive benefits.
• One work‑from‑home day per week and flexible hours.
• Support for training, courses and professional development.
• A close‑knit team with regular manager support, staff lunches and an annual retreat.
• The opportunity to influence how the project accounting function develops.

About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

Find out more at www.matchboxhr.com