Overview: Join an industry-leading construction firm as a Project Accountant. In this key role, you will support multiple projects with detailed financial oversight, working closely with project managers and the broader finance team. Your expertise in the month-end close process and forecasting will ensure timely and accurate reporting, driving project success. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage accounting processes for multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring all financial data is timely and accurate.</li><li>Oversee month-end close activities, including preparing project-level reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.</li><li>Assist project managers with forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis to improve project profitability and performance.</li><li>Monitor and report on job costs, change orders, billing, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.</li><li>Review contracts and project documents to ensure proper accounting treatment and document compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, operations, and auditors, to address project-specific accounting needs.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices across the project accounting function.</li><li>Ensure all relevant documentation for audits and internal controls is completed and maintained.</li></ul>Ready to help shape successful projects at a leading construction firm? Apply today and play a key role in the organizations continued growth.

Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.</li><li>CPA designation not required but would be an asset</li><li>Proven experience in project accounting, ideally within the construction industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of project forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close processes.</li><li>High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; experience with construction accounting software is a plus.</li><li>Effective communication skills for partnering with operational and finance teams.</li></ul>

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Edmonton, AB
onsite
Permanent
85000.00 - 95000.00 CAD / Yearly
Overview: Join an industry-leading construction firm as a Project Accountant. In this key role, you will support multiple projects with detailed financial oversight, working closely with project managers and the broader finance team. Your expertise in the month-end close process and forecasting will ensure timely and accurate reporting, driving project success. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage accounting processes for multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring all financial data is timely and accurate.</li><li>Oversee month-end close activities, including preparing project-level reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.</li><li>Assist project managers with forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis to improve project profitability and performance.</li><li>Monitor and report on job costs, change orders, billing, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.</li><li>Review contracts and project documents to ensure proper accounting treatment and document compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, operations, and auditors, to address project-specific accounting needs.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices across the project accounting function.</li><li>Ensure all relevant documentation for audits and internal controls is completed and maintained.</li></ul>Ready to help shape successful projects at a leading construction firm? Apply today and play a key role in the organizations continued growth.
2026-02-05T16:58:59Z