Project Accountant - 12 Months Temporary

CIMA+; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Project Accountant for a 12-month temporary position in Guelph. You will support financial monitoring and project invoicing activities while maintaining the financial health of project portfolios. Strong accounting skills and a diploma in accounting are required, along with 4-7 years of experience. The role offers a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a professional services organization is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial health of a project portfolio.
• Ensure accurate recording of monthly income.
• Support the billing specialist in the monthly billing process.
• Contribute to improvement of Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Meet with Project Managers to monitor project finances.

Skills

Accounting Software

Organizational skills

Construction Experience

GAAP

QuickBooks

Pivot tables

Sage

Account Reconciliation

Cost Accounting Standards

Microsoft Excel

Contracts

Education

College diploma in accounting or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

We are looking for a Project Accountant (temporary position - 12 months) to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will provide support to managers in financial monitoring and project invoicing activities.

We offer a flexible hybrid work mode that lets you work from home and from our Mississauga or Guelph office.

Main Responsibilities

1. Maintain the financial health of a project portfolio
2. Ensure accurate recording of monthly income
3. Closely support the billing specialist in the monthly billing process
4. Actively contribute to the improvement of Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) by working with all stakeholders (Project Managers, accounts receivable, clients, etc.)
5. Validate all financial controls put in place to minimize errors and maximize efficiency (rate sheets, resource allocation, precise work breakdown structure) during the project opening process
6. Meet with Project Managers to monitor project finances
7. Review all contracts to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition
8. Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with our internal and external customers
9. Keep project information up to date (budgets, amendments, rates, etc.)
10. Understand and ensure compliance with CIMA internal control rules

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting or equivalent
• 4-7 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in a professional services organization (asset)
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Autonomy, flexibility, agility, good communication skills, and analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
• CPA designation (asset)
• Experience with Dynamics 365 (asset)
• Bilingual in French and English (asset)

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA. We are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status, or background, etc.).

In keeping with employment equity principles, we encourage all applications, including those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Candidates are encouraged to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.

Accommodations are available upon request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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Remote Work: Employment Type:

Contract

Key Skills

Accounting Software, Organizational skills, Construction Experience, GAAP, QuickBooks, Pivot tables, Accounting, Sage, Account Reconciliation, Cost Accounting Standards, Microsoft Excel, Contracts

Experience: 4-7 years

Vacancy: 1