Project Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to diverse projects

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A Canadian recruitment firm is seeking a Development Accountant for their finance team in Toronto. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing project accounting, financial forecasting, and reporting. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 3 years of experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel. Join a collaborative team with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally with project-based or asset-focused work.
• CPA or progress toward designation is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile project budgets, expenses, and cost tracking.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and financial variance analyses.
• Support audit preparation and assist with compliance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Effective communication

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

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A Canadian-based organization is seeking a Development Accountant to join its finance team. This position combines day-to-day accounting with project support, making it an excellent fit for someone who enjoys working across both routine reporting and evolving initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to senior finance leaders, you will oversee project accounting, forecasting, and reporting. The position is highly cross‑functional, providing the chance to work closely with colleagues in both finance and operations to ensure accurate information and strong decision support.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and reconcile project budgets, expenses, and cost tracking
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, reforecasts, and financial variance analyses
• Provide inputs to planning and project modeling activities
• Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and recurring month‑end deliverables
• Support audit preparation and assist with compliance requirements
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects, financial analysis, and process improvements

What You Bring

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or progress toward designation is an asset
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to project‑based or asset‑focused work
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and explain findings
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with accounting systems
• Effective communicator with strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Why Join

This is an opportunity to join a team that values collaboration, adaptability, and professional growth. You’ll gain exposure to diverse projects, sharpen your technical expertise, and contribute to work that has a direct impact on the organization’s success.

Base Pay Range

CA$75,000.00 /yr – CA$90,000.00 /yr

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Analyst, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Community Development and Urban Planning, Construction, and Accounting

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada