Senior Project Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Senior Project Accountant for a Canadian construction and maintenance firm. You will lead project accounting, manage forecasts, WIP, revenue recognition, and cost control while collaborating with project teams, vendors, and clients to ensure accurate invoicing and financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has a university degree in Accounting or related field, CPA designation is an asset, at least four years of project accounting experience, and strong Excel

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or other relevant professional designation is an asset.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant project accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas and dynamic arrays.
• ERP systems experience; Viewpoint Vista, 4CastPlus, or InEight are assets.
• Experience with construction projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for financial management of construction projects, including gross profit, WIP, revenue recognition, and backlog reporting.
• Prepare and consolidate IFRS-compliant financial reports.
• Oversee cost reconciliation, analysis, and control measures.
• Review invoices for compliance and accuracy; resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor payments and cash collections with reporting and follow-up.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide regular financial updates.
• Conduct cost reviews and reconciliations; resolve variances.
• Support accounts payable processes and project closeout activities.
• Assist auditors and ensure internal controls and policies are followed.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Education

University degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

4CastPlus

InEight

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a construction and maintenance firm.

They are looking for a Senior Project Accountant who will be responsible for project accounting leadership and financial support, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with project teams, vendors, and clients to support timely and accurate invoicing, cost tracking, reconciliation, and financial reporting.

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About the Opportunity

• Accountable for the financial management of construction projects, including gross profit, percentage-of-completion forecasting, work in progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and backlog reporting.


• Prepare and consolidate financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Oversee cost management activities, including cost reconciliation, analysis, and control measures.


• Review and validate vendor and consultant invoices for compliance, accuracy, and appropriate cost allocation.


• Resolve billing discrepancies and issues to facilitate timely revisions and payment processing.


• Monitor outstanding payments and cash collections, providing reporting and follow-up as required.


• Collaborate closely with project teams to gather relevant financial information and provide regular updates on project financial status.


• Conduct regular cost reviews and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies or variances.


• Support accounts payable processes to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments.


• Audit project profit and loss (P&L) reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company reporting policies and accounting standards.


• Monitor project profitability and claims activity to identify risks and opportunities.


• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.


• Collaborate with project managers, directors, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support project planning and execution.


• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, including internal controls and external audit requirements.


• Handle ad hoc financial assignments and projects as required.


• Support project closeout processes.


• Respond to requests received from internal and external auditors.


• Help champion strong partnerships and act as a liaison between the district finance team and operational stakeholders.


• Support the Controller with continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• CPA designation or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset.


• Minimum 4 years of relevant project accounting experience.


• Advanced Excel proficiency, including experience with complex formulas, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH functions, and dynamic arrays.


• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Viewpoint Vista, 4CastPlus, or InEight is considered an asset.


• Experience supporting commercial, institutional, or large-scale building construction projects is considered an asset.

Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000/year

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.