Project Accountant

Clarity Recruitment
Mississauga
$70K-$95K a year (estimated)
Full-time

The Opportunity :

Join our client's expanding team as a Project Accountant and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial processes of their newly established division.

This dynamic opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development, implementation, and adherence to construction Project Accounting SOPs, ensuring seamless collaboration with the Accounting and Delivery teams.

Your responsibilities will encompass entering, auditing, and analyzing financial transactions in designated systems, while continuously refining templates to maintain data integrity.

As a pioneer in this newly formed division, you will have the privilege of influencing the evolution of financial processes, fostering a thriving environment where your expertise can flourish.

You'll be exposed to the intricacies of business operations, gaining invaluable insights that will elevate your professional prowess.

If you're ready to navigate the exciting frontiers of finance and propel your career to new heights, apply now! One of our senior recruitment associates will be in touch with you soon.

What You Will Be Doing :

Project Accounting, Analysis and Audit / Controls :

  • Journal entries / accruals / reconciliations
  • Month end close transactions as they relate to the construction projects
  • New / improve month-end
  • Establish accounting processes
  • Percentage of completion
  • Accounts Payable
  • Variance analysis and commentary
  • Cashflow forecasts
  • External Audit Prep
  • Document internal controls
  • Process automation

Systems Implementations :

Support any system upgrades, implementations and integrations

Qualifications and Skills :

  • 3+ years of project accounting experience
  • CPA designated or enrolled in the program
  • Experience working within the construction, infrastructure or real-estate sectors preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Intermediate Excel skills
  • System savvy with the ability to pick up new technology quickly
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast paced environment

Perks of Working with Our Client :

  • Salary : Base + Bonus (to be discussed during the interview process)
  • 3 Weeks Vacation
  • Workplace : Hybrid - 4 days in office
  • RRSP Matching
  • CPA Dues Paid
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • PD Allowance
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Drug & Dental Coverage

Next Steps :

  • We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
  • Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results.

Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

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