Project Accountant

Randstad; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in York Region is seeking a Financial Management professional with over 3 years of experience, preferably in the Construction sector. Responsibilities include leading project lifecycles, providing financial insights to project managers, and managing job-specific billing and AR collections. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and a CPA designation is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Health and dental program

RRSP match program

CPA support

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated accounting experience, preferably in Construction or Heavy Industry sectors.
• Advanced Excel skills for job cost accruals and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle in Financial Management.
• Act as the financial liaison for Project Managers.
• Conduct deep-dive variance analysis to improve profitability.
• Manage specific billing and AR collections.
• Support month-end closes and GL reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or in final stages

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

Advantages

• Competitive base salary
• Health and dental program
• RRSP match program
• CPA support
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Specialized Financial Management: Lead the full project lifecycle, from complex setup and budget maintenance to final close‑out.
• Operational Partnership: Act as the primary financial liaison for Project Managers, providing data‑driven insights necessary to manage job performance in monthly review meetings.
• Advanced Job Costing: Conduct deep‑dive variance analysis and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risk and improve profitability.
• Full‑Cycle Project Support: Manage job‑specific billing, AR collections, and the accurate allocation of labor and departmental costs.
• Corporate Reporting: Support month‑end closes and GL reconciliations, ensuring all files are audit‑ready and compliant with ASPE/IFRS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated accounting experience, with a strong preference for those coming directly from the Construction or Heavy Industry sectors.
• Education & Designation: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A CPA designation (or being in the final stages of the program) is highly preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are essential for job cost accruals and reporting. Familiarity with construction accounting software is an asset.
• Communication: The ability to move between technical accounting and clear, concise communication with on‑site project teams.

Summary

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, and you are ready for a new challenge, please apply to or share with your network, today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail].

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

One of our commitments is to increase the equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including recruitment, retention, and advancement for all employees. We are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce.

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