Project Accountant (Accounting Technician)

EXP; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Ottawa. In this pivotal role, you will manage financial records, oversee billing processes, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. You will work closely with project managers to optimize client billing and contribute to the overall financial health of projects. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about accounting, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience, particularly in AP/AR/Billing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financial records and billing processes.
• Communicate with project managers regarding contract modifications.

Skills

Accounting knowledge (AP/AR/Billing)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

University degree in Accounting

Enrolled in CPA program

Tools

Deltek Vision

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Accountant ( Accounting Technician)

Ottawa, ON

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Project Accountant!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will join the Finance group, based in Ottawa office reporting to the Vice President of Finance.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
• Set up projects in Deltek and maintain budgets and backlogs throughout the life of the project.
• Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
• Mail final invoices, file client invoice copies and backup documents in the billing folder.
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the parties involved as to your observations and actions taken.
• Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents; contracts, change orders and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard processes and procedures.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Carry out Progress Project Reports.
• Provide the accounts payable team members with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses. It is expected that the Biller maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open issues.
• Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
• Work with accounts receivables team members regarding unpaid project billings.
• Write off any uncollectible receivables, labour or expenses, as directed by the appropriate person.
• Close out projects upon completion.
• Prepare special project analyses for the Sector Leads, PMs and Billing Management.
• Compile information for internal and external audits, as required.
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Billing Manager.
• Communicate and coordinate with the local offices.

What your experience looks like

• University degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) knowledge.
• Enrolled in CPA program is an asset.
• Understands revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with independent work habits.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented.
• Working knowledge of Deltek Vision software is a definite asset.

Office Address:

2650 Queensview Drive suite 100

Ottawa, ON K2B 8H6

Job details

• Various locations Remote work available.
• $63,500 annually / 37.5 hours per week.
• Permanent employment Full-time / Day.
• Starts as soon as possible.
• Benefits: Health benefits.
• 1 vacancy.
• Job Bank #2930308.

Overview

Languages: English.

Education: Bachelor degree.

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
• Arrange for billing for services.
• Manage accounts payable Project cash flow and financing requirements.

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software.
• MS Office.

Area of work experience

Auditing.

Area of specialization

• Internal audit.
• Project management.

Benefits

• Health care plan.

Only apply to this job if:

You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.

You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. We will not respond to your application.

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [e-mail] .