Project Accountant II

Gannett Fleming; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AEC firm in Toronto is seeking a Project Accountant to join their Shared Services team. This position follows a hybrid work model and involves ownership of complex project accounting functions ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Candidates should have relevant experience in project accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The compensation for this role ranges from $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience and location.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant project accounting experience.
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using various systems.
• Strong analytical skills with in-depth understanding of project accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex project accounting functions.
• Ensure financial accuracy, client compliance, and timely invoicing.
• Conduct Project Closeout Analysis and support audits.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Tools

BST

Deltek

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

GFT is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Shared Services team. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

What you’ll be challenged to do

As a Project Accountant, you will take ownership of complex project accounting functions that ensure financial accuracy, client compliance, and timely invoicing across a range of projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of project accounting systems, and the ability to work effectively with technical, administrative, and financial teams.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following

• Reading and interpreting client contracts for accurate project set-up and compliance with corporate requirements.
• Reviewing project set up documents, budgets, and revisions to confirm alignment with the Project Management & Quality Guidelines and the Revenue Decision Making Matrix.
• Entering and maintaining new and revised project data, including budgets, work breakdown structures, client updates, and billing details in the Project Accounting System.
• Assisting with subconsultant invoice processing and coordinating the release of payments.
• Preparing and producing monthly draft and final invoice packets for clients, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client specific requirements.
• Posting final invoices to accounts receivable, making necessary adjustments or reinstatements, and archiving invoices.
• Conducting in-depth Work-in-Process and Project Analysis.
• Performing Project Closeout Analysis and supporting internal and external audits.
• Assisting in training and mentoring project accounting staff.
• Partnering with IT and other departments to test, maintain, and improve Project Accounting System functionality and invoice formats.
• Supporting research and testing of new software implementations for the department.

What you will bring to our firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Associate’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prepare advanced invoices using Project Accounting Systems, Excel, and Client Portals.
• Working knowledge of project accounting software such as BST or Deltek.
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

Compensation

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000, Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM. Employment Status: Full-time. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location