Project Accountant - Fredericton, NB

EllisDon; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking a Project Accountant to ensure accurate financial management on exciting projects. This role involves understanding contracts, managing budget reconciliations, and assisting project managers. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in Business Administration or Finance and 3-6 years of relevant experience. This position requires working on-site split between Fredericton and Saint John, offering a competitive compensation package in an inclusive and diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant accounting experience or equivalent technical training.
• Experience working in a construction environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project contracts to align procedures.
• Process all project-related financial transactions accurately.
• Assemble billing packages to ensure timely payments.
• Maintain cash flow data relative to project forecasts.
• Assist in preparing monthly reports for stakeholders.
• Manage and reconcile project budgets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration/Finance

Job description

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You As a Project Accountant Will

• 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 in order to meet all contract payment terms.
• Assemble client billing packages in accordance with approval procedures and processes to ensure client is in receipt of 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 financial model (as applicable to the project).
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for owner/consultant and internal reporting.
• Manage and reconcile the project budget and change distributions.

Is this the right role for you?

• You have post‑secondary education in Business Administration/Finance along with 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• You possess strong skills in accurately analyzing financial situations and developing logical solutions to support project teams or business units, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.
• You possess strong skills in accurately analyzing financial situations and developing logical solutions to support project teams or business areas, all while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.
• You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on‑site at project locations.
• You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Related experience working in a construction environment would be an asset.
• This position is an on‑site position split between projects in Saint John and Fredericton.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

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 EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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