Project Accountant

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon Industrial leads the way in industrial construction with a proven track record of safely delivering a broad range of project solutions for our clients – from fabrication and modularization to new builds, turnarounds and maintenance. Aecon Industrial provides its clients with a vertically integrated solution, self‑performing all disciplines of work.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Project Accountant is responsible for full‑cycle project accounting, including invoicing, WIP management, and financial reporting across assigned projects. This role partners closely with project and operations teams to monitor costs, forecast financial risks, and ensure compliance with revenue recognition and accounting standards. The Project Accountant also supports month‑end close, variance analysis, and audit requirements while providing timely, accurate financial insights to drive project performance.

• Full‑cycle project accounting including preparation of LEMs and/or entry into client systems and invoicing, monitoring AR collections and reconciling WIP/unbilled balances.
• Work closely with Project Manager to prepare monthly progress invoices to Owner/Consultant for work performed during the month.
• Work with Project or Operations Management team to identify and forecast financial exposures.
• Collaborate with project staff, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, estimating and Business Unit finance department to prepare financial reports.
• Maintain change order logs and ensure adherence to Aecon’s revenue recognition policies.
• Review cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, Estimated Costs at Completion (ECAC), contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked.
• Maintain accurate labour rate tables for hourly labour, ensuring compliance with relevant union agreements.
• Review all standard costs and reconcile/analyze monthly variances.
• Prepare month‑end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers.
• Provide information for internal and external audits including client audits.
• Monitor and analyze subcontract costs.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Finance/Project Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• Experience in construction or related industry is preferred.
• Experience with SAP and Business Objects is valued.
• Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence without specific authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and deal with ambiguity.
• History of strong personal performance and value add to the business.
• Demonstrated success working with internal/external stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem solving.
• Broad business knowledge, end‑to‑end thinking, and organizational awareness.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.