Project Accountant

Skyline Recruitment Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Accountant in Toronto, ON, to manage job cost reporting and financial compliance for a leading real estate development firm. The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, focusing on budget preparation and financial reporting. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in project management and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Accountant.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage job cost reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Prepare budget reports, process invoices, and manage progress billings.
• Collaborate with project managers for accurate project cost tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Skyline Recruitment Ltd provided pay range

This range is provided by Skyline Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$65,000.00 / yr - CA$75,000.00 / yr

Recruitment Consultant with Skyline Recruitment LTD.

Location : Toronto, ON

About Us : Join a leading multi-billion dollar real estate development, investment, and asset management firm specializing in large-scale, master-planned communities and mixed-use properties across Canada and the US.

Role Overview : The Project Accountant will manage job cost reporting, track project expenses, and ensure compliance with company policies. Key tasks include preparing budget reports, processing invoices, and managing progress billings. The role also involves overseeing financial reporting, handling commissions, and reconciling accounts. Collaboration with project managers and other departments is essential, along with supporting audits and ensuring timely payments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage job cost reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain job costing records, including contracts, POs, and change orders.
• Investigate variances, prepare budget vs. actual reports, and assist with monthly CF forecasts.
• Implement project budgets in software and provide details to the budget controller.
• Review and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Coordinate with project managers and suppliers to ensure timely payments.
• Manage progress billings, holdbacks, and back charges, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare financial reports, including bank draws and trust reconciliations.
• Liaise with the finance team for accurate project cost tracking and compliance.
• Support the marketing department with commission payments and reporting.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with auditors and other departments for information sharing and reporting.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Project Accountant in a similar role with developers, construction managers, or contractors.
• Bachelor of in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills, capable of handling both numerical data and conceptual information.

Location of Employment : The Project Accountant will work from the office in Toronto, ON.

Compensation : CA$70K DOE

How to Apply : Please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with "Project Accountant in Toronto" in the subject line

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing, Analyst, and Finance

Accounting, Real Estate, and Construction

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