Project Accountant

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As a Project Accountant you will be responsible for full cycle accounting for specified projects in a high‑volume workplace. You will support the financial administration of construction projects by managing project cost tracking, contract and billing processes, and financial reporting. Reporting to the Senior Project Accountant, you’ll play a critical role within the organization, supporting the entire Operations Team.

• Oversee all financial aspects of projects from beginning to end to support the Project Manager and team including budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end project reporting on a timely basis.
• Monthly progress billings to clients.
• Manage billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting/cost control, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Prepare financial reports for Project Managers, including budgets, cashflows, and forecasts.
• Process and code vendor invoices, prepare monthly vendor contract cheques, ensuring timely payments, and manage vendor payments.
• Monitor job cost accounting, reclass entries, and reconcile subcontracting commitments and change orders.
• Utilize project management and construction software platforms (e.g., Autodesk, Sage) to set up projects, support accurate financial tracking, document control, and project reporting.
• Ensure integrity of accounting records and reports by recording, verifying, and entering accurate and timely transactions and monitoring accuracy of costs and revenues.
• Review job costing reports and provide analysis.
• Research and respond to accounting and financial queries on projects.
• Communicate and liaise with Project Managers, Vendors, and Management effectively.
• Support accounting and project teams as required.

• The ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• The ability to build solid long‑lasting relationships
• The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively, with a strong technical mindset
• A strong focus on accuracy, results, and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills and software
• A high degree of professionalism and maturity
• The ability to take direction and accept responsibility
• Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
• A good understanding of standard office accounting procedures
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to problems in a friendly and solution‑oriented manner

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in construction accounting practices and proper operating procedures and job costing.
• Financial Management certification with strong business analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of internal control systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE).
• Knowledgeable in advanced project accounting best practices.

• Competitive salary, vacation allowance plus potential bonus & profit sharing
• Matching RRSP program
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI
• Paid vacation
• Professional development support
• Head Office centrally located in Burnaby and transit‑accessible
• Lunch catered to the office twice a week
• Office gym and group personal training classes
• We get together often for company‑wide social events

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction. As a full‑service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, “Relationships to build on” is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our company values as we continue to be a leader in this industry.

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