Junior Project Accountant

Location

Toronto, ON
2235 Sheppard Ave E
Suite 1100
Toronto, ON , CAN

JUNIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (On-site/Hybrid)

The Jr. Project Accountant will support billing processes, assist with cost tracking, and maintain accurate financial records. The Jr. Project Accountant will be working in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and accuracy are essential. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting.

• Understand project contract terms and billing requirements to effectively set up a new project in the accounting system.
• Enter the project budget in the accounting system at the start of the project once it has been reviewed and approved by the project management team.
• Prepare draft and final invoices for billable projects
• Communicate with Project Managers with monthly project variances and resolution of issues.
• Review all sub-consultant invoices to proper coding, ensure sub-consultant invoices included on the monthly client billing are posted in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations
• Assist in processing of employee expenses
• Performs other related duties as required

• Relevant university degree or college diploma with an accounting focus (required)
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within the engineering/architectural/construction industries (required)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time-management skills, the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel (.
• Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset but not required.

North-York/Toronto, ON (On-site with Hybrid possibilities afterwards)

$55,000 to $60,000 CAD depending on experience

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Applications are processed through an applicant tracking system that may or may not use automated screening questions to help identify qualified candidates. All applications are also reviewed by our hiring team.