Project Accounting Analyst – Construction Finance

Scarborough Transit Connect; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching

Learning and development opportunities

Health and safety focus

Job summary

Scarborough Transit Connect is seeking an Accounting Analyst to help prepare cost and financial reports, reconcile variances, and support project invoicing for the SSE-SRS program in Toronto. The role requires attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to monthly close, asset tracking, and audits while advancing process improvements and reporting accuracy within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2+ years of experience supporting financial accounting, cost management, or project finance functions, preferably in construction industry.
• Strong foundation in cost management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting external or client-facing financial reporting is an asset.
• CPA or CFA designation (or actively pursuing) considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and maintenance of cost and financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules required for project reporting and Client submissions.
• Perform cost reconciliations between cost control systems, SAP general ledger, budgets, forecasts, and prior-period reports to support Finance Manager review and ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain unreconciled cost and billing status schedules, identifying variances, timing differences, and outstanding items for Finance Manager review and follow-up.
• Support cash flow reporting and forecasting by providing analysis of actual versus forecast, billing status, and payment timing.
• Assist with monthly project invoicing, including preparation of billing support schedules and reconciliation of billed versus unbilled costs.
• Support maintenance of the asset registry and fleet reporting, ensuring accurate tracking, classification, and reconciliation of asset-related costs.
• Validate financial data for correct period recognition, general ledger coding, and activity or network allocation in accordance with project and corporate requirements.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to project financial reporting, including preparation of reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support client, internal, and external audits by compiling reconciliation files, schedules, and audit-ready documentation under the direction of the Finance Manager.
• Identify recurring issues and support process improvement initiatives to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of project financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation of periodic and ad-hoc financial reports as required to support project and management reporting needs.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

MS Excel

SAP

Education

Business/Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Scarborough Transit Connect is seeking an Accounting Analyst to help prepare cost and financial reports, reconcile variances, and support project invoicing for the SSE-SRS program in Toronto. The role requires attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and experience with ERP systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to monthly close, asset tracking, and audits while advancing process improvements and reporting accuracy within a collaborative team.