Project Accountant Surrey, British Columbia

RWC Systems Inc.

Surrey

Hybrid

CAD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development with paidtu-

Comprehensive benefits (extendedhealth

Dental & vision

Easy Fridays

Team events and office perks

Job summary

RWC Systems Inc. is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial ownership at the project level, acting as the primary link between Operations and Finance.

You will ensure accurate project profitability, monitor costs, and support billing, change orders, and closeout across multiple construction projects. Working with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership, you will validate financial information, analyze variances, and ensure timely reporting.

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
3+ years of relevant accounting/project accounting experience preferred.
Strong Excel and accounting-system skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with both Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

Set up new projects in the accounting system.
Maintain project financial records and documentation.
Monitor job costs against contracts and budgets.
Support project billing and change orders.
Prepare and maintain project information for WIP and closeout.
Coordinate holdback/retainage and related documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

RWCis proven industry leader with more than 45 years of experience. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity and delivering consistent results. We say what we mean, and we do what we say.

As we continue to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients, contractors, suppliers, and employees, we strengthen our impact withing the community and help drive success for those around us. Our growth remains focused on developing and deepening our profile and presence, grow relationships, and expand our capacity in a safe work environment.

About the Role:

The Project Accountant provides financial ownership and support at the project level and serves as the primary connection between Operations and Finance. This role ensures project financial information is accurate, timely and complete and supports project billing, job-cost monitoring, change orders, commitments, WIP, holdbacks and project closeout.

Working closely with Project Managers, Operations team and Finance leadership, you will be responsible for validating and reporting financial information. Project Managers and Operations own the operational forecasts; the Project Accountant validates, analyzes and challenges the financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Setup & Administration

Set up new projects in the accounting system.
Maintain project financial records.
Ensure contract information is accurately captured.
Maintain project documentation.

Job Costs & Project Financial Information

Monitor job costs against contracts and approved budgets.
Identify missing, unusual or incorrectly coded costs.
Track committed costs and outstanding obligations.
Investigate project accounting discrepancies.
Provide project financial information to the Controller and CFO.

Billing & Change Orders

Support project billing.
Monitor billing requirements and supporting documentation.
Track approved, pending and disputed change orders.
Ensure approved changes are incorporated into billing and project records.
Identify unbilled project amounts.

WIP Support

Prepare and maintain project information supporting WIP.
Provide project cost and billing information to the Controller.
Investigate project variances and unusual movements.
Support project profitability analysis.

Holdback / Retainage Management

Maintain project-level holdback/retainage schedules.
Track contractual and statutory requirements applicable to each project.
Track certificate dates and applicable release deadlines.
Track lien/claim deadlines.
Track required statutory declarations, WCB clearances, lien documentation and other release requirements.
Proactively follow up with customers/GCs regarding outstanding holdbacks.
Reconcile holdback balances.
Monitor expected release dates and actual receipts.
Escalate overdue, disputed or high-risk holdbacks.
Coordinate final holdback release and project closeout.

Project Closeout

Monitor outstanding project requirements.
Ensure final billing is completed.
Track outstanding holdbacks and receivables.
Coordinate required closeout documentation.
Confirm project financial records are complete.

Decision-Making Authority

Manage project financial administration within established policies.
Request missing project documentation.
Follow up with customers/GCs regarding billing and holdbacks.
Escalate project financial risks and disputes.
Recommend corrections to project financial information.
Accounting treatment and material accounting decisions remain with the Controller. Material financial risks and cash-flow implications are escalated to the CFO / Finance Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications