Project Accountant

Alberta Veterinary Laboratories Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus plans

Extended health and dental coverage

Health spending account

Ongoing training and development

Internal mobility

Values-driven teamwork

Job summary

Chard is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial health of development projects from pre-development through post-completion. You will work closely with Development, Construction, Accounting, and Finance teams to ensure costs, funding, reporting, reconciliations and payments are accurate and timely.

This role requires CPA designation or progression toward CPA, 3+ years of project-based accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a focus on detail and relationships in a

Qualifications

• Requires CPA designation or enrolled in CPA program.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in real estate development or project-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-cycle accounting for development projects and monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and coordinate capital calls, bank draws, equity calls, and distributions.
• Process invoices and cheques with project teams for proper coding and approvals.
• Perform cash management, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Complete reconciliations and maintain schedules for prepaid, receivable, and intercompany items.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly reporting to external stakeholders and assist audits.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA designation

Tools

Yardi Voyager/Elevate

Job description

About Chard

Chard is a BC-based, award-winning real estate company creating spaces that go Beyond Buildings. With a portfolio spanning Metro Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Greater Victoria, we specialize in large-scale residential and commercial communities, with a focus on community enhancing, purpose-built rental housing. Our portfolio includes market condominiums, affordable homeownership, strata commercial, and hotel developments.

We partner with leading institutions and organizations such as BC Housing and YWCA Metro Vancouver to deliver inclusive, community-focused housing solutions. To date, we've completed over 1.3 million square feet and nearly 1,400 homes, with a pipeline of 2,000 more homes and half a million square feet of commercial space. By 2030, we’re on track to be managing and operating over 3,000 homes across Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Victoria.

What sets Chard apart is our full-spectrum approach. We not only develop projects, we also manage and operate them. Through our property and asset management services - available to both our own developments and those of other developers - we ensure long-term value and care for the communities we help create and foster.

Our close-knit, dynamic team thrives on collaboration, trust, and care. We’re proud of our high-performance culture and deeply committed to the Residents we serve and the communities we build.

Why We Exist

At Chard, our purpose is Beyond Buildings. We create spaces that enrich lives, strengthen communities, and make a positive impact on people and places.

Where We're Headed

Our vision: Chard Champions Communities. Through design, development and service, we create places where people don’t just live - they build a home.

How We Work

Our promise is Uncommon Care. We go beyond expectations to create communities where people feel safe, valued, and connected.

Our Values

• Community – We put our Residents and our team at the heart of every decision.
• No Ego – We value effort and humility over flashiness.
• Service – We provide exceptional service in every interaction.
• Integrity – We operate with honesty and transparency.

The 5 Keys to Service at Chard:

Safety, Charm, Detail, Efficiency, Belonging

What This Role Is All About

The Project Accountant plays an important role in supporting the financial health, accuracy, and accountability of Chard’s development projects. This role is responsible for full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of development projects, ranging from pre-development and active construction through to income-producing and post-completion phases.

Working closely with the Development, Construction, Accounting, and Finance teams, this role helps ensure project costs, funding, reporting, reconciliations, and payments are completed accurately, thoughtfully, and on time. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving, project-based environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the detail of accounting, understands the importance of relationships and service, and wants to continue building their knowledge of real estate development, construction, and the broader Chard business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide full-cycle accounting for an assigned portfolio of development projects, including monthly bank reconciliations, trial balances, variance analysis, and budget revisions.
• Prepare and coordinate capital calls, bank draws, equity calls, partner distributions, and month-end funds tracking.
• Process and review invoices and cheques, working with Construction and Development teams to ensure appropriate coding and approval in accordance with Company policy.
• Perform cash management, projection and forecasting across assigned portfolio
• Complete holdback and balance sheet account reconciliations, and maintain prepaid, receivable and intercompany tracking schedules.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting to external stakeholders
• Prepare and file GST remittances and assist with GST audits and property tax filings.
• Support corporate accounting functions, including credit card reconciliations, management fee billings and various chargebacks.
• Manage accounts payable activities, including weekly and rush payment runs, general contractor invoices, holdback cheques, billing revisions, and follow-up on outstanding invoices.
• Track rental deposits and support income pickup entries for pre-development projects with ancillary rental income.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly and annual internal / external reporting and interim and year-end financial statement audits for assigned entities.
• Other duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• A university degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• A CPA designation, active enrolment in the CPA program, or a commitment to working toward a CPA designation.
• Three or more years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate development, construction, property accounting, or a project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial data and reporting tools.
• Experience with project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Experience with Yardi Voyager/Elevate and real estate development accounting is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, service-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Accountable and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive problem solver who identifies issues early and works collaboratively toward solutions.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Service-oriented and team-focused, with a willingness to support others and contribute wherever needed.
• Curious and eager to learn, with an interest in real estate development, construction, and the broader business.
• Aligned with Chard’s promise of Uncommon Care, demonstrating care, attention, and professionalism in both your work and your interactions with others.

How We Invest In You

At Chard, we know that when our people thrive, our communities do too. That’s why we offer more than just a paycheque - we invest in your success, well-being, and sense of purpose.

• Competitive salary and bonus plans aligned with market benchmarks and your experience.
• Extended health and dental coverage as well as a health spending account to support what you need the most
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including custom programs built around our Uncommon Care philosophy
• A clear commitment to internal mobility - we love to promote from within
• A values-driven workplace rooted in trust, transparency, and teamwork
• A supportive team that has your back when things get busy - or when you need a breather

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 based on skills, training and certifications, work experience and other factors.