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Project Accountant

The Project Accountant manages day-to-day accounting for multiple development projects, focusing on job costing, construction draws, and budgeting. They are responsible for preparing monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and ensuring lender compliance.

  • On-site
  • Langley (District), BC
  • Posted Aug 11, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 10, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Project Accountant Our client is an established residential and commercial developer delivering master-planned communities across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. With a growing portfolio spanning townhomes, condos, single-family and commercial projects, they are looking to add a Project Accountant to their finance team. The Rol eWorking closely with the Director of Finance and project teams, the Project Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting across multiple active development projects, including job costing, draws, budgeting and financial reporting . Key Responsibiliti esMaintain project budgets, job costing and forecas tsProcess construction draws, holdbacks and lender reporti ngReview and code project invoices and manage APPrepare monthly cost reports, variance analysis and cash flow forecas tsSupport month-end and year-end close, accruals and journal entri esTrack GST/HST, lien holdbacks and progress billi ngWork with project teams to review budget-to-actual varianc esSupport lender compliance, year-end reporting and financial analys is What You Br ing2–5 years of accounting experience, ideally within real estate development, homebuilding or construct ionDegree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Busin essCPA designation or progress toward CPA is an as setUnderstanding of job costing and construction dr awsStrong Excel ski llsExperience with Yardi, Sage 300, Jonas, Acumatica or similar systems is an as setStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple proje cts

What you’ll do

The Project Accountant manages day-to-day accounting for multiple development projects, focusing on job costing, construction draws, and budgeting. They are responsible for preparing monthly cost reports, variance analysis, and ensuring lender compliance.

Requirements

Candidates need 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or construction, and a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Proficiency in Excel and experience with systems like Yardi or Sage 300 is highly valued, with a CPA designation being an asset.

Listed skills

  • Microsoft ExcelPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Job Costing
  • Construction Draws
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Accounts Payable
  • GST/HST Tracking
  • Lien Holdbacks
  • Progress Billing
  • Month-end Close
  • Excel

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 10, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available