Project Accountant

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant based in Waterloo, Ontario. The successful candidate will play a critical role within our team, managing financial aspects of various projects from acquisition to disposition. This includes day-to-day accounting duties, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving inquiries, and providing assistance to the project team throughout the project lifecycle.Responsibilities:- Setup and maintain vendor accounts in the system, and manage supplier and subcontractor payments.- Coordinate the collection, reconciliation, and approval of all project-related financial transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing to meet contract payment terms.- Oversee project budgets, approved change orders, and budget transfers, utilizing project management software.- Review and understand project-related contracts and subcontractor documentation to ensure alignment with project setup procedures.- Reconcile job costs with supporting documentation and general ledger, and present required project reports.- Perform budget allocations for multiple projects, ensuring compliance with contract terms.- Prepare monthly financial projections, identifying potential cost issues that may impact forecasted costs and profitability.- Review and monitor project financial activity, including budgets, invoices, work orders, contracts, and purchase orders, ensuring high accuracy and meeting required timelines.- Prepare construction draws and the supporting documentation to financial institutions, partners, and owners, ensuring all allowable costs are billed in a timely manner.- Manage all aspects of tracking, monitoring, and reporting processes for pending, active, and closed grants.- Work closely with project managers to setup, review, and update cost structures, and process project costs accurately.- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Project Accountant role or similar accounting position- Proficiency in ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning systems- Demonstrated experience in Accounting Functions- Familiarity with Auditing processes- Proficient in Budget Processes- Experience with Progress Billing- Knowledge of Project Accounting- Experience in Real Estate Project Accounting- Understanding of WIP - Work In Progress - Familiarity with the Construction industry- Experience with Construction Accounting- Ability to handle Foreign Exchange Transactions- Knowledge of GAAP Accounting principles- Experience in accounting for Multiple EntitiesRobert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.

Location: Waterloo region, CA

Posted Date: 5/1/2025