Project Accountant (Temporary 12 months)

WSP Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Accountant to support the Land Development and Municipal Engineering team. This role, based anywhere in Canada, is critical for managing financial accuracy across various projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in administration or accounting, with over 2 years of project accounting experience. The position includes overseeing project finances, collaborating with managers, and ensuring compliance with standards. The firm values your well-being and offers flexibility in work options.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Opportunities for growth

Strong community

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project accounting within a professional services or project‑based environment.
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data.
• Experience ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance for multiple projects and ensure compliance.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage the full financial lifecycle.
• Deliver timely and accurate cost and revenue reporting.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Knowledge of ERP systems

Proficiency with Microsoft tools

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in administration or accounting

Tools

Oracle

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape the financial backbone of transformative projects. As a Project Accountant supporting our Land Development and Municipal Engineering team, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy and insight across a diverse portfolio. This is a 12‑month temporary position based anywhere in Canada, offering flexibility and the chance to make a real impact.

Your Impact

• Oversee financial performance for multiple projects, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Partner with Project Managers to manage the full financial lifecycle—from setup to closure.
• Deliver timely and accurate cost and revenue reporting to support strategic decisions.
• Lead monthly project reviews, prepare forecasts, and address financial risks proactively.
• Provide expertise on revenue and costing methodologies, supporting audits and internal reviews.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in administration or accounting.
• 2+ years of experience in project accounting within a professional services or project‑based environment.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle experience is an asset).
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools and ability to analyze complex financial data.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities for growth – tailor your role to match your ambition.
• Flexible work options and real balance – because your well‑being matters.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Apply today and let’s create lasting change together!

#WeAreWSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments.

WSP has over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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