Project Accountant

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Extended health and dental benefits

CPA support and professional dev.

Long-term career progression

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. has partnered with a privately owned real estate development organisation to recruit a Project Accountant for the Surrey-based Finance team.

This newly created role offers long-term career progression and exposure to multiple active projects. Reporting to senior finance leaders, the Project Accountant will handle budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and project cost reporting, working closely with Project Managers and Development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in CPA program is an asset but not essential.
• Approximately 2–5 years of experience within project accounting, development accounting, or construction accounting.
• Experience supporting capital projects, development projects, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and project costing.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach with a desire to continue learning and developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of active development projects.
• Prepare project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Support construction financing, project funding requirements, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Support multi-entity and project accounting activities where required.
• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to provide financial insight and reporting.
• Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Support various finance initiatives as the organisation continues to grow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

THE CLIENT

STRIVE Recruitment has partnered with a privately owned real estate development organisation with a strong track record of delivering residential communities throughout the Lower Mainland.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to add a Project Accountant to its collaborative Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within real estate development while gaining exposure to multiple active projects and working alongside experienced finance and operational leaders.

This is a newly created position offering genuine career progression within a stable and growing business.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management of multiple residential development projects.

This position offers broad exposure across project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and development finance while working closely with Project Managers, Development teams, and other internal stakeholders.

Success in this role will come from someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with excellent communication, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach to working across the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of active development projects.
• Prepare project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analysis.
• Support construction financing, project funding requirements, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Support multi-entity and project accounting activities where required.
• Work closely with Project Managers and operational teams to provide financial insight and reporting.
• Assist with year-end reporting, audit preparation, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Support various finance initiatives as the organisation continues to grow.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset but is not essential.
• Approximately 2–5 years of experience within project accounting, development accounting, or construction accounting.
• Experience supporting capital projects, development projects, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and project costing.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, collaborative, and team-oriented approach with a desire to continue learning and developing professionally.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Extended health and dental benefits
• CPA support and professional development opportunities
• Long-term career progression within a growing finance team
• In-office position Lower Mainland - Surrey Area

WHY APPLY?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing real estate organisation where you'll gain exposure to the full development lifecycle while working alongside an experienced finance team. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression into more senior accounting positions.