Project Accountant - Real Estate Development (Hybrid)

Matrix360 Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Matrix360 Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant in Toronto to own full-cycle project accounting from invoicing to lender draws. You will work directly with the Controller and Director of Finance on a hybrid schedule, applying your 3+ years of accounting experience in real estate or construction.

Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 CAD, plus a 10% discretionary bonus and vacation benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy, independent ownership, and collaboration with project managers and

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of accounting experience, ideally with a real estate developer, construction company, or an integrated developer and construction management firm.
• Post-secondary education in accounting or finance
• Working knowledge of AP/AR, monthly close, bank reconciliations, and HST/GST filing
• Residential project experience is a strong asset
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP; Procore is an asset and training is provided
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to prepare variance analysis and explain it clearly to senior finance leaders
• Proven ability to own work independently, with sound judgment on when to elevate
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Clear communicator with vendors, project managers, consultants, and lenders
• Collaborative, professional, and positive in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Comfortable visiting active construction sites

Responsibilities

• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Code and process vendor invoices and intercompany entries ahead of each month-end cut-off.
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Reconcile Procore project cost data to the NetSuite ledger every month.
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Complete monthly bank reconciliations and credit card bookkeeping.
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Prepare and file the monthly HST/GST return.
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Record accruals and project transactions so each month closes complete and accurate.
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting: Produce monthly accounting reports with commentary for the Controller.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Update and track project budgets with the Director of Finance each month.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Prepare monthly budget versus actual variance analysis and reforecasts.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Set up accounting files and budgets for new projects as they launch.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Assemble month-end draw packages for the cost consultant and lenders, with invoice backup.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Coordinate with the cost consultant and lenders so draws go out on time.
• Budgets & Cost Control: Support compliance reporting to lenders, partners, and government bodies.
• Treasury, Vendors & Project Teams: Support treasury activity on projects, including bank payments and cash flow analysis.
• Treasury, Vendors & Project Teams: Manage AP and AR for assigned projects, including vendor inquiries and rush payments.
• Treasury, Vendors & Project Teams: Act as the finance liaison to project managers, including periodic site visits.
• Treasury, Vendors & Project Teams: Support the annual external audit and deliver ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested

Skills

Accounting experience

Independent worker

Vendor management

Variance analysis

Microsoft Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

Procore

Job description

Matrix360 Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant in Toronto to own full-cycle project accounting from invoicing to lender draws. You will work directly with the Controller and Director of Finance on a hybrid schedule, applying your 3+ years of accounting experience in real estate or construction.

Compensation ranges from $75,000 to $100,000 CAD, plus a 10% discretionary bonus and vacation benefits. The role emphasizes accuracy, independent ownership, and collaboration with project managers and