Senior Project Accountant
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for:
Robert Half
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Accounting Manager
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you ready to elevate your accounting career and make a direct impact on high-visibility projects? Step into the role of Senior Project Accountant, where you’ll own the numbers, mentor the next generation of accounting talent, and collaborate with leaders across departments—all while fueling innovative development and construction projects.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
Be a Trusted Financial Business Partner: Get up close to the action, supporting controllers and project managers with crucial budget-to-actual tracking, variance analysis, and insightful financial reporting.Showcase Your Expertise: Leverage your deep construction and development accounting experience to manage WIP reporting, oversee progress billing, and steer project closeouts for initiatives ranging from ground-up builds to tenant improvements.Shape the Future of Finance: Partner with leadership to enforce controls, streamline forecasting processes, and ensure every dollar is allocated with purpose and accuracy.Lead and Inspire: Take on a visible people management role—hire, onboard, coach, and mentor team members while cultivating a collaborative, high-performance culture.Key Responsibilities:
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and project cost reporting hand-in-hand with project managers and stakeholders.Oversee and prepare critical project financials: work in progress, cost allocations, progress billings, and project closeouts.Champion internal controls, audit requirements, and contract compliance throughout all project phases.Support monthly and year-end closes with journal entries, reconciliations, cost summaries, and backup documentation.Lead and develop a talented accounting team, offering strategic guidance, feedback, and opportunities for growth.Deliver on ad-hoc initiatives to support senior leadership and continuous improvement across the business.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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