Senior Project Accountant - Buildings

Graham Contracting, Ltd.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

3–5 weeks vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Graham Contracting, Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Accountant / Operations Accountant to support the Buildings Construction Division, including projects across healthcare, post-secondary, recreation/arenas, and manufacturing.

Reporting to the Operations Finance Controller, you will lead end-to-end project accounting, close, reporting, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, while partnering with Operations on project setup and contract administration to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of project accounting experience in construction/engineering.
• Advanced ERP proficiency (SAP preferred) and audit/compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactional accounting, reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, and month-end close.
• Manage subtrade contracts, owner billings, AR, collections, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, contracts, tax, and regulatory requirements; lead audits.
• Prepare cash flow analyses and support budgets and monthly reviews.
• Partner with Operations on project setup, bids, and contract administration; drive process improvements.

Skills

Project accounting

Cash flow analysis

Audits & compliance

Education

Degree in Commerce/Accounting-related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting a Senior Project Accountant / Operations Accountant to support the Buildings Construction Division (including projects in Long-Term Care, Post-Secondary, Recreation/Arenas, Manufacturing, Defence and Healthcare). Reporting to the Operations Finance Controller, this role provides end-to-end accounting and financial support for the portfolio of building projects, including project controls, reporting, budgets, and forecasts.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site

• Project Accounting & Close - Lead transactional accounting, reconciliations, revenue recognition, accruals, and month-end close.
• Contracts, Billing & Account Receivable - Manage subtrade contracts, owner billings, Account Receivable, collections, and change order reconciliations.
• Compliance & Audits - Ensure compliance with accounting standards, contracts, tax, and regulatory requirements, lead audits.
• Financial Reporting & Cash Flow - Prepare and analyze cash flow, Account Receivable, Account Payable, and support budgets and monthly reviews.
• Operations Partnership & Process Improvement - Partner with Operations on project setup, bids, and contract administration while driving system and process improvements.

The Right Tools for the Job

• Education & Credentials: Degree in Commerce, Business, Accounting, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of relevant project accounting experience, ideally in construction, engineering, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Skills & Systems: Advanced ERP proficiency (SAP preferred), with experience supporting audits, compliance, and system/process improvements.

Compensation

• Salary Range $90,000 to $110,000 per annum
• Compensation aligned to education and experience, ensuring fair and competitive placement
• Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience
• Flexible, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support your well‑being

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Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests.

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.

As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.

Information at a Glance

Why Graham?

As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success.Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.

We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canadaand the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, Waterand Services divisions.

Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture builton commitment, integrity, and reliability.