Junior Project Accountant

Our client, a construction services company, is seeking a Junior Project Accountant to join their team

As the Junior Project Accountant, you will report to the Accounting Manager and work closely with the accounting team on all project accounting functions. This is an ideal opportunity for you to learn and grow within an established team who offer a collaborative and fun environment, in addition to growth and progression opportunities.

• Effectively communicate with staff on Timesheets; coding, comments, overtime, accuracy of phases and activities
• Determine project chargeable as well as data update in the system
• Collection follow-up (phone/email) – A/R management maintaining an acceptable level of aging across assigned projects
• Cash receipts – daily input of AR Receipts including EFTS and checks
• Bank Deposits
• Reconcile several financial documents, statements and process varied transactions for expenses, preparation of routine or standard reports
• Ad Hoc – various client requests (i.e. statements, copies, adjustments, etc.)
• Vendor invoices full accounts payable cycle – obtaining authorizations, coding and computer input.
• System Maintenance – vendor updates
• Filing – A/P checks and expenses
• Cross-train in financial accounting functions, general ledger account analysis, to act as backup to other accounting staff
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Team Lead

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or an Advanced Accounting Diploma
• 2+ years of experience in A/R & Project Accounting, with experience in an architectural/engineering or other professional services firm considered an asset