Senior Project Accountant

CO_67 Dagmar Infrastructure Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Downtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to manage financial accuracy for a billion-dollar rail infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project accounting experience, an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include preparing billings, overseeing accounts receivable, and supporting strategic financial decisions within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and delivery formats.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead project accounting activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and submit billings to Rail Connect Partners.
• Manage invoicing processes and oversee time reconciliation.

Skills

Project accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

JD Edwards

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Senior Project Accountant

Location: Downtown Toronto

Bird, a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join our high-performing project team. This role involves delivering a multi-year, billion-dollar rail infrastructure project, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and supporting strategic financial decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project accounting activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Support the district finance team with processes including Procore timesheet management.
• Prepare and submit billings to Rail Connect Partners on a T&M basis, with detailed backup.
• Maintain billing rate tables, updating for tax changes, WSIB, and merit increases.
• Oversee time reconciliation, transfers, and support quarterly reporting.
• Assist with month-end tasks and quarter-end reporting.
• Manage accounts receivable and cash receipts.
• Record related journal entries and perform direct cost analysis.
• Obtain accruals and supporting documents for accurate record-keeping.
• Prepare and approve journal entries in JDE.
• Manage invoicing processes, including for Rail Connect Partners and direct costs.
• Ensure accurate profit & loss reporting and support project closeout.
• Assist in monthly financial statement preparation and respond to audit inquiries.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or relevant experience.
• CPA designation and construction experience are assets.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, management, and delivery formats.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with complex formulas, XLOOKUP, INDEXMATCH, and arrays is preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista and JD Edwards is an asset.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our Core Values:

• Safety First: We prioritize a safe work environment.
• Honesty: We act with integrity and transparency.
• Collaboration: We succeed together through inclusive teamwork.
• Excellence: We strive for high-quality work and relationships.
• Opportunity: We foster growth and adaptation for the future.

Bird is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where every employee can thrive and share their unique perspectives.