Project Accountant

Project Accountant
Burnaby, BC
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve.

To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Project Accountant!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will join the Finance group, based in the Burnaby office reporting to the Vice President of Finance.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads, regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing

Set up projects in Deltek and maintain budgets and backlogs throughout the life of the project

Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup

Mail final invoices, file client invoice copies and backup documents in the billing folder

Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the parties involved as to your observations and actions taken

Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period

Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents; contracts, change orders and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard processes and procedures

Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management

Carry out Progress Project Reports

Provide the accounts payable team members with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses. It is expected that the Biller maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open issues

Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash

Work with accounts receivables team members regarding unpaid project billings

Write off any uncollectible receivables, labour or expenses, as directed by the appropriate person

Close out projects upon completion

Prepare special project analyses for the Sector Leads, PMs and Billing Management

Compile information for internal and external audits, as required

Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Billing Manager

Communicate and coordinate with the local offices

What your experience looks like

University degree in accounting or a related field

Minimum 3-5 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) knowledge

Enrolled in CPA program is an asset

Understands revenue recognition

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivated with independent work habits

High attention to detail and accuracy

Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented

Working knowledge of Deltek Vision software is a definite asset.

The salary range for this role is between $75,000 to $80,000. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location

EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: