Project Accountant

Position Details

• Position Title:
  
  Project Accountant
• Reports To:
  
  Controller
• Department:
  Finance / Corporate Accounting
• Core Alignment:
  Finance Project Lead to Operations (Project Managers & Project Coordinators)

Source desk Global Inc is seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support project financial management and accounting operations within a growing construction-focused organization.

The Project Accountant acts as the central finance project lead, connecting day-to-day project operations with corporate financial oversight. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role works closely with Project Managers (PMs) and Project Coordinators (PCs) to provide financial visibility, project cost control, and reporting support.

This is a highly collaborative and operationally focused position. The successful candidate will work directly with project teams to ensure construction projects are financially controlled, accurately reported, and executed profitably while maintaining alignment with corporate accounting requirements.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in construction accounting, project cost management, and job-level financial tracking. Experience with Jonas Premier or similar construction accounting systems will be considered an asset.

• Serve as the primary finance contact between corporate accounting and assigned Project Managers / Project Coordinators.
• Collaborate with project teams to review active project pipelines, financial status, commitments, and upcoming requirements.
• Provide project teams with accurate financial information required to manage individual projects effectively.
• Bridge communication between operations and finance by converting project progress, delays, changes, and milestones into structured financial information.

• Manage project-level accounting activities, including tracking project costs, commitments, revenues, and profitability.
• Prepare, review, and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and support Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting.
• Analyze project performance by comparing actual costs against budgets and identifying potential cost overruns or financial risks.
• Support project forecasting activities and provide financial insights to improve project profitability.
• Track change orders and ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in project budgets and reporting.

• Support project billing processes, including progress draws, billing documentation, and project-related submissions.
• Review subcontractor invoices, vendor costs, purchase orders, and commitments to ensure proper project allocation.
• Assist with tracking subcontractor holdbacks, lien releases, and other construction-related financial requirements.
• Monitor project accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to support timely payments and collections.
• Assist with project cash flow tracking and reporting.

• Maintain accurate project financial information within construction accounting systems such as Jonas Premier or equivalent ERP platforms.
• Support month-end closing activities, including project reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Prepare project-level financial reports, cost summaries, and variance analysis for management review.
• Assist with improving accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• 2 to 4 years of hands‑on experience in project accounting, construction accounting, construction bookkeeping, or…