Project Accountant

MB Recruitment Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MB Recruitment Canada is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join a Construction client's finance team in Metro Vancouver. The role focuses on project-specific financial activities, accurate record-keeping, budgeting support, and reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with accounting software, especially QuickBooks Online, and can manage AP/AR, reconciliations, and cost accounting across multiple projects while collaborating with auditors and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Experience with budgeting, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with project-based accounting and collaboration with auditors.

Responsibilities

• Manage AP/AR for multiple projects with timely processing and accuracy.
• Record transactions using QuickBooks Online and generate reports.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare and analyze project Budgets, monitor expenses, and assist forecasting.
• Support auditing processes with necessary documentation and policy compliance.
• Handle bookkeeping tasks including ledgers, journal entries, and cost accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Accounts payable/receivable

Budgeting and forecasting

Auditing and financial analysis

Communication and collaboration

Cost accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Accountant to join our Construction client's finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing project-specific financial activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and supporting overall financial health of our client's projects. This role requires a strong background in accounting software and financial analysis, with an emphasis on maintaining precise financial records and supporting project budgeting and reporting.

Duties

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable for various projects, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, and other financial tools to record transactions and generate reports.
• Conduct account reconciliation and bank reconciliation to verify the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets, monitor expenses, and assist in forecasting financial performance.
• Support auditing processes by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Perform bookkeeping duties including ledger management, journal entries, and expense tracking and Cost Accounting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to project timelines.

Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Experience in the Construction industry would be considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping practices.
• Experience with corporate finance functions including budgeting, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and external auditors.
• Prior experience in financial services or project-based accounting is preferred. This position offers an engaging opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional to contribute significantly to our client's financial operations while working within a dynamic team environment.