Project Accountant
- Burlington, ON, Canada
$80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction, real estate, or a project-based environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
A dynamic real estate development and investment company is seeking a Project Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with project and construction teams while playing a key role in financial planning, reporting, and project performance. The role offers exposure to multiple developments and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the finance leadership team, you will oversee the financial management of multiple development projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, reporting, and project accounting throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operations teams.
Why Join
Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, partner with experienced professionals, and contribute to the financial success of a growing project portfolio. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering long-term career growth within a dynamic and evolving business.
About the Role
Reporting to the finance leadership team, you will oversee the financial management of multiple development projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, reporting, and project accounting throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and operations teams.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and update project budgets while monitoring actual and forecasted variances
- Partner with project and construction teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Perform full-cycle project accounting, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Review project costs, work-in-progress, commitments, and vendor expenditures to ensure accuracy and budget compliance
- Prepare construction financing draw packages and coordinate with lenders and external consultants throughout the funding process
- Reconcile project funding, cash activity, and construction-related financial transactions
- Support invoice processing, purchase order reviews, and vendor payment coordination
- Provide financial analysis, project reports, and account reconciliations to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and ensure accurate project reporting
What You'll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within construction, real estate, or a project-based environment
- Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and month-end close
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manage large datasets
- Experience using ERP or project accounting software is considered an asset
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Why Join
Join a collaborative and forward-thinking organization where you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, partner with experienced professionals, and contribute to the financial success of a growing project portfolio. The company values teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional development, offering long-term career growth within a dynamic and evolving business.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage the financial accounting and reporting for multiple development projects, including budgets, forecasts, month-end close, reconciliations, and cost tracking. Prepare construction financing draw packages, coordinate funding activities with lenders and consultants, and collaborate with project teams to improve financial processes and reporting.
Requirements
Requires post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, along with 5+ years of project accounting experience, ideally in construction or real estate. Candidates should have strong budgeting, cost tracking, reporting, and month-end close knowledge; advanced Excel skills; and excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Project Accounting
- Project Budgeting
- Budget Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Project Cost Tracking
- Work-in-Progress Accounting
- Construction Financing
- Cash Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Software
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Career Growth
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Project Accounting
- Real Estate Development
- Construction
- Project Budgets
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Month-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Project Costs
- Work-in-Progress
- Vendor Expenditures
- Construction Financing
- Draw Packages
- Lender Coordination
- Project Funding
- Cash Activity
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Orders
- Vendor Payments
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Software
- Project Accounting Software
- Financial Analysis