Project Accountant

Paquin Entertainment Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Project Accountant for their finance team. This position requires 5+ years of accounting experience and proficiency in software like QuickBooks. The role involves managing project budgets, ensuring data accuracy, and conducting financial reconciliations. Located in Toronto and offering hybrid working arrangements, this role provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health care and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in small to medium business environments.
• Ability to think outside the box and promote continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in financial regulations, tax compliance, and reconciliation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project budgets by collaborating with Project Managers.
• Generate monthly Spend-To-Date reports and present to management.
• Assist with audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance.

Skills

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Skilled in full-cycle accounting

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong analytical thinking

Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Project Accountant

Paquin Entertainment Group is seeking a Project Accountant to join our finance team.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days work from home, Toronto, ON or Winnipeg, MB (one position available)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year (Salary will be reflective of the market rates of the province of employment)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update project budgets by collaborating with Project Managers.
• Monitor project expenses and ensure alignment with budgets, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.
• Coordinate with team members to review corporate spends, verify supporting documents, and apply correct project codes.
• Generate monthly Spend‑To‑Date reports, produce variance analysis reports as needed, and present to management.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Review corporate recurring charges, split between entities, and code to the correct class group and GL.
• Manage and reconcile inter‑company accounts to ensure accuracy across financial statements.
• Match vendor invoices with purchase orders, code bills on the workflow management app, and send for approvals.
• Generate weekly AP aging for the operations team and handle time‑sensitive bills, ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained before processing.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure accuracy and input of chargebacks between corporate entities received are properly entered.
• Process weekly vendor payments and maintain accurate records.
• Set up vendor payment details through online banking platforms.
• Administer petty cash funds and per diems.
• Record and maintain depreciation schedules for the company’s fixed assets in accordance with company policy.
• Conduct account analysis to identify discrepancies or irregularities.
• Assist with audit requirements, internal controls, and compliance.
• Assist in month‑end closings, ensuring accuracy in receivables, payables, journal entries, multi‑currency allocation, and accruals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in small to medium business environments.
• Skilled in full‑cycle accounting (processing invoices, payments, collections, bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, support business growth, and collaborate cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting.
• Strong analytical thinking with a passion for process automation & efficiencies.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience in Bill Pay or workflow management applications is an asset.
• Ability to think outside the box and promote continuous improvement of processes.
• Understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, and reconciliation procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential financial data.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance

Please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

Paquin Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We thank all of those who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industry

Entertainment