Senior Project Accountant

Date Posted: November 10, 2025
Reports To: Finance Manager
Duration: Full-Time

Responsible for the maintenance and review of capital projects records, assisting in monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring projects meet contractual guidelines as well as being an integral part of the accounting team ensuring the timely and accurate submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Create project accounts in the accounting system
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
• Review and record submitted invoices and documentation.
• Work with finance team to maintain accurate Capital Expenditure Reporting
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project.
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project.
• Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project.
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Report on project profitability to management
• Review project finance reporting including but not limited to Budget Forecast and Cash Flow projects.
• Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
• Assist in preparation of any required financial reports for presentation to leadership.
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers.
• Work as part of the accounting team to ensure the accuracy of all necessary financial reporting.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required.
• Five – seven years or more of related experience and/or training required.

• Work well in team environment
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Journal entries experience
• Solid understanding of financial statement preparation
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical, highly motivated and is willing to learn and grow with the Company.

• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• Good understanding of internal controls

• Ability to sit for extended amounts of time required.
• Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.

• Monday – Friday between 8:00am – 5:00pm, working the 9/80 schedule.
• May work additional hours and days, including weekends and holidays as required.

• Travel not anticipated in this role, up to 10% may be required.

At Methanex, we believe that having a diverse team and an inclusive workplace creates a better culture, better decisions and a better company. We are committed to a diverse organization that values different perspectives, backgrounds, skills and abilities. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals and strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs.