Project Accountant

Job Description

<p><strong>Position: Project Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hamilton, ON</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $90,000 - $100,000</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> A leading high-rise construction company is actively seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Accountant to join its team in Hamilton. This role offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 and requires candidates to <strong>have completed their CPA designation</strong> to be considered.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Company Culture:</strong> Be part of a professional and collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, and quality in high-rise construction projects.</li><li><strong>Career Advancement:</strong> Grow your career in a company that supports continuous learning and provides exposure to large-scale high-rise projects.</li><li><strong>Compensation Package:</strong> Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package and performance-based incentives.</li><li><strong>Opportunity for Growth:</strong> Contribute to high-profile projects while enhancing your expertise in financial management within the construction sector.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial aspects of high-rise construction projects, including cost tracking, budgeting, and reporting.</li><li>Prepare and analyze project financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Monitor project costs and provide updates to project managers to ensure budgets are maintained.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to forecast expenses, track project progress, and identify financial risks.</li><li>Ensure all accounting and reporting activities comply with company policies and CPA standards.</li><li>Assist with audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of project costs, invoices, and subcontractor payments.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Accounting Expertise:</strong> Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, cost control, and financial reporting.</li><li><strong>CPA Designation:</strong> Must have completed CPA designation to be considered.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with project managers, internal teams, and external stakeholders.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a project accountant or in construction finance.</li><li><strong>Education:</strong> Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Extra Consideration will be given to candidates with experience in:</strong></p><ul><li>High-Rise Construction, Project Accounting, Budget Management, Cost Tracking, Financial Reporting, Subcontractor Billing, Forecasting, Audits.</li></ul><p></p>