Project Accountant

Job summary

The Project Accountant manages financial reporting, budgeting, and cost tracking for multiple active projects. They partner with project managers to provide financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Job details

A growing and dynamic organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Project Accountant to join its finance team. This role will support the financial management of multiple projects by overseeing budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in project-based accounting environments such as construction, engineering, infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing, or professional services. Key Responsibilities Manage financial reporting and accounting for multiple active projects Monitor project budgets, costs, commitments, and profitability Prepare project forecasts, variance analyses, and cost reports Support month-end and year-end close processes related to project accounting Track project expenditures, accruals, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules Review contracts, purchase orders, and change orders for financial accuracy Coordinate progress billings, invoicing, and revenue tracking Partner closely with project managers and operational teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards Assist with audits and financial reporting requirements Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiencies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting Experience in project-driven industries considered an asset Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills CPA designation or pursuit of CPA is considered an asset Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment What’s Offered Competitive compensation package Career growth and development opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment Exposure to large-scale and impactful projects We Connect top talent through human connection

What you’ll do

The Project Accountant manages financial reporting, budgeting, and cost tracking for multiple active projects. They partner with project managers to provide financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Requirements

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5+ years of experience, preferably in project-driven industries. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is required, and a CPA designation is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package • Career growth and development opportunities • Collaborative and supportive work environment

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• invoicing · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Accounting
• Budgeting
• Cost Tracking
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Invoicing
• Variance Analysis
• Job Costing
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Contract Review
• Revenue Tracking
• Internal Controls
• Audit Assistance
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Skills

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Consulting