You've Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”
You didn't get into this to manage one piece of a project. You got into it to change how the world gets built.
At Accenture Construct, that's the job. You'll help deliver the data centers, power grids, rail networks, factories and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - smarter, safer and more sustainably.
You'll work alongside people who think big and act bold: project managers, engineers, technologists and strategists who pair real-world delivery with AI. And you won't be handed a slice of it. We take on whole programs, from early strategy through construction and handover, and we stand behind how they land.
Because “good enough” builds the past. You're here to build what's next.
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(Internal Title: Accountant)
- Set up new projects in Vantagepoint, including contracts, tasks, and billing structures, and process all related change orders
- Lead project setup meetings with Project Managers (PMs) and billing teams to ensure alignment on project financials, scope, and client requirements
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., percentage-of-completion) and collaborate with PMs to establish and maintain Target ELM
- Review and process vendor invoices, including appropriate coding for consultants and subcontractors, and maintain accurate project financial records within the system
- Prepare draft invoices for review by Principals and PMs; finalize and submit invoices in accordance with contract terms and client requirements, including all supporting documentation
- Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable; proactively manage Work in Progress (WIP) balances in coordination with project teams
- Support contract administration, including projects requiring certified payroll reporting (where applicable), and assist with project and contract closeout to ensure all revenue and costs are fully recorded
- Coordinate the submission of documentation required for client audits and payment approvals; liaise with insurance brokers to obtain Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for new and ongoing projects
- Partner with Project Managers to process financial adjustments and collaborate with regional leadership on project performance, including contracts, WIP, receivables, and resource planning
- Support regional managers with proposal development, including preparation of employee billing rates and other financial inputs
- Contribute to the standardization and continuous improvement of financial processes, billing practices, and internal controls
- Support the Finance Manager with audit requirements and contribute to monthly and year-end close processes
- Track and monitor client budgets at the project level, identifying variances and escalating issues as needed
- Maintain organized document libraries for contracts, invoices, and supporting financial documentation
- Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing and providing required documentation
- Develop ad hoc financial reports and analysis for business partners and finance team members
- Coordinate and prioritize collection efforts for outstanding invoices in collaboration with operations and project teams
- Identify opportunities to improve billing efficiency and accuracy, and support implementation of process enhancements
- Provide backup support to other members of the finance team as required
Working Conditions:
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in project accounting or project-based environments, within a professional office environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- CPA or progress toward certification (preferred)
- Strong understanding of project accounting, revenue recognition, and billing processes
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Vantagepoint)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience in the construction or engineering industry
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project-based ERP systems
- Knowledge of percentage-of-completion (POC) or project-based revenue recognition methods
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
- Experience working with large, complex, multi-phase projects or contracts
- Knowledge of contract management and change order processes
- Experience improving or standardizing billing and financial processes
- Familiarity with time and expense systems and project costing methodologies
- Strong understanding of WIP (Work in Progress) and accrual accounting
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand-new position.
The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
Ontario $69,000 to $85,000
What's in it for you
- The biggest builds going. Hyperscale data centers, grid and generation, transit and rail, chip fabs, mines, water. If it's complex and it matters, it's on our list.
- You own the outcome. Not a workstream. Not a deliverable. Whether the program lands.
- AI that shows up on site. Program control that predicts instead of records. You'll use it, and you'll help shape it.
- Scale without the distance. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, on a team small enough that people know your name.
- Serious investment in you. Leadership development, technical upskilling and certification support.
- Work that outlasts you. People will use what you build for forty years without knowing your name. That's the point.
- Recognition that means something in this industry. Accenture Construct is ranked #6 globally in ENR's 2026 Top 50 Program Management Firms and #4 in Building Design + Construction's Top 80 Construction Management Firms for 2026.
About Accenture Construct
Accenture Construct is Accenture's global capital projects business.
The data centers behind AI. The grid behind the energy transition. The rail, water and airports everything else runs on.
We plan them, engineer them, deliver them and hand them over - and unlike most of this market, we're on the hook for whether they land on time. More than 5,000 practitioners across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. One team that owns the whole thing.
