Project Accountant

EllisDon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Project Accountant to support project teams in Vancouver. The role focuses on contract review, subcontractor payments, client billings and cash flow reporting, with on-site collaboration at project locations.

The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Finance with 3–6 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and PowerBI skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance with 3-6 years of accounting experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills; able to work independently and on-site.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project contracts and subcontractor docs to align set-up with terms.
• Collect, reconcile, approve and process all project subcontractor payments and related transactions promptly.
• Assemble client billing packages to ensure timely invoicing and payments per contract terms.
• Maintain accurate cash flow data and forecasts for the project.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly owner/consultant and internal reports.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

On-site work

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Project Accountant

Key responsibilities include:

• Read and understand project related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure project set up procedures are aligned with contract terms and conditions.
• Collect, reconcile, seek approval and process all project related subcontractor payments, general expenditures, internal hourly payroll costing allocations and all other financial transactions in a timely and accurate manner to meet all contract payment terms.
• Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure the client receives billings on a timely basis and payments are received as per contract terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely cash flow data, both current and forecasted as compared to projected cash flow assumed in the financial model (as applicable to the project).
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 3‑6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team or business area.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving, and analytical skills, and a keen willingness to work independently and on‑site at project locations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel and PowerBI.
• Salary range: $70,000 – $85,000.

Benefits

EllisDon provides continuous learning, opportunities for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that values inclusion and respects diversity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio‑economic status. The core values of integrity and mutual respect welcome everyone, at work and in the community. Occupied committed to inclusive diversity and mutual accountability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.