Project Accountant

JOEY Restaurants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant group in Vancouver is seeking a Project Accountant to support various teams in managing construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess a post-secondary education in accounting and have strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing invoices and preparing performance reports. Benefits include extended health coverage and discounts at company restaurants.

Benefits

Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance

50% off Food & Beverages

Ongoing Leadership Development Courses

Personal and professional development coaching

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the construction industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, invoices, and contracts for projects.
• Prepare weekly project performance reports.
• Serve as liaison for project financials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

The Project Accountant supports various teams in delivering new build construction, renovations, and special financial and automation projects by leading internal and external accounting initiatives. This role partners closely with corporate and operations stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.

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Annual Compensation Range

60,000 – $75,000 / year

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders, change orders, invoices, and prime contracts for new builds, conversions, and renovations.
• Manage various projects in the areas of automation, financials planning, and process improvements.
• Prepare and maintain weekly project performance reports for key stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate billing discrepancies and scheduling delays to Construction Project Managers.
• Serve as primary liaison in the Finance department to align on project financials and cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in weekly project meetings, providing updates on project performance controls as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with 1–2 years of relevant experience accounting or accounting related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to navigate communication challenges.
• Proactive and action-oriented, demonstrating initiative and ownership in previous roles.
• Ability to perform and adapt in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Skilled in summarizing and presenting data concisely for executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with strong knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, change order documentation, and construction accounting practices is considered an asset.
• Experience in the construction industry is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations is considered an asset.
• This is an in-office role based in Vancouver, BC.

Benefits

• Extended Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Critical Illness coverage
• Ongoing Leadership Development Courses
• Enjoy 50% off Food & Beverages at any JOEY Restaurant, LOCAL Public Eatery, SALTLIK or Earls Restaurant location (some restrictions apply)
• Pursue personal and professional development, through a Coaching Partnership. Being paired with a coach will give you ongoing support and feedback so that you are able to pursue your life goals.
• Industry partner incentives
• Referral bonus programs

About JOEY Restaurant Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees, including due to disabilities, medical conditions, and religious beliefs and practices.