Senior Project Accountant

Bird Construction; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Construction is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to oversee financial processes for a billion-dollar rail infrastructure project. This position involves providing accounting leadership, ensuring financial accuracy, managing billings, and collaborating within a high-performing team to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate will bring extensive project accounting experience, analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant project accounting experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset.
• In-depth understanding of project accounting and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide project accounting leadership for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and submit billings on a time-and-material basis.
• Ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Procore

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Accountant

Where Greatness Grows

The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.

As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.

We are a dynamic team of over 5,000 with a range of professions, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This breadth of diversity in people and opportunities is one of greatest aspects of building your career with Bird. Every trajectory looks different. At Bird, you hold the pen, and you write your story. As you unlock your potential, you are surrounded by a team that supports you every step of the way.

Be a part of our team, where we pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the way we treat each other and our partners. You will build a career and long-lasting relationships based on respect, collaboration, and a solution-focused mindset. Bird is a place where you will unlock your potential and achieve your goals.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Senior Project Accountant will be part of a high-performing project team dedicated to delivering a multi-year, billion-dollar major rail infrastructure project through collaboration and a best-for-project vision. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, supporting strategic financial decisions that drive project success. With a focus on proactive problem-solving, you will also contribute to optimizing financial processes and enhancing reporting efficiency across the project.

This position is in Downtown Toronto.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide project accounting leadership and support for major infrastructure projects.
• Support district finance team with regular processes and procedures, including Procore timesheet management.
• Prepare and submit billings to Rail Connect Partners (the Joint Venture) on a time-and-material (T&M) basis, including detailed backup.
• Maintain and update billing rate tables, incorporating annual tax changes (CPP & EI), WSIB and merit increases.
• Oversee time reconciliation and transfers, working with operations each quarter to support quarterly reporting.
• Assist with quarter-end tasks (goal of monthly reporting).
• Record accounts receivable (AR) and manage cash receipts.
• Prepare and record Rail Connect Partners -related journal entries, along with direct cost analysis.
• Obtain accruals and a summary of supporting documents for accurate record-keeping.
• Prepare journal entries for Bird and approve cost accrual entries in JDE (finance system)
• Manage and submit invoices, including preparation of invoices for Rail Connect Partners and gathering direct cost invoices, labor costs, timesheets, and expenses.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of profit & loss reporting
• Support project closeout processes, ensuring all financial documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assist monthly financial statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors.

What We Are Looking For:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance or relevant work experience
• CPA and construction experience is considered an asset
• 5+ of relevant project accounting experience
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset
• In depth understanding of project accounting, project management, and project delivery formats
• Advanced Excel proficiency, ability to work with complex formulae, XLOOKUP/INDEXMATCH functions, and arrays is an asset
• Experience in Viewpoint Vista and/or JD Edwards is an asset
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives
• Ability to forge, grow, and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, handle pressure, and meet challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines through prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in a challenging, fast paced and steadily changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

We Put Safety First

A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.

We Lead With Honesty

We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.

We Are Stronger Together

Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.

We Are Driven To Do Great Work

We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.

We Create Opportunity

Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This is a core part of our culture and guides our actions and strategic priorities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives and talents. Our ongoing commitments focus on addressing inequities and promoting a better understanding of diversity to build an inclusive and fair culture. We recognize that diverse teams are more knowledgeable, perform better, and achieve greater success. As such, we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating opportunities for all employees to grow and succeed.