Project Accountant

Location: Montreal

Project Accounting Specialist — Construction The Opportunity We are partnering with a well‑established organization operating in aplex project‑based environment to recruit a
Project Accounting Specialist. This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations and plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, contract alignment, and cost visibility across multiple active projects.

This is a hands‑on position suited for someone who thrives in detail‑oriented work, understands construction/project lifecycles, and isfortable working closely with operational teams.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Oversee the
financial tracking of active projects, including cost monitoring, forecast‑toplete updates, and variance analysis

Prepare and manage
project billings, subcontractor claims, purchase documentation, and supplier invoices in accordance with contractual requirements

Act as a financial partner to
project managers and field teams, ensuring timely and accurate capture of cost information

Support
monthly and annual close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and project‑level journal entries

Review financial impacts of
change events, retention calculations, and project cash flow needs

Maintain alignment between
contracts, schedules, and financial reporting, in collaboration with procurement and operations

Ensurepliance with applicable
tax regulations
(including indirect taxes) and industry‑specific accounting standards

Contribute to internal and external
audit processes
by preparing supporting documentation and explanations

Identify opportunities to improve
processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of accounting experience
within a project‑driven or construction‑related environment

Proven experience with
job costing, progress billing, and subcontractor financial administration

Strong working knowledge of
project‑based accounting systems
(construction or ERP platforms)

Solid understanding of
financial controls, cost reporting, and accounting standards

Advanced
Excel
skills andfort working with detailed cost data

Progress toward a
CPA designation
(or equivalent) is preferred

Formal training or exposure to
construction finance
is considered an asset

Profile of Success

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Analytical andfortable working withplex financial data

Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment

Clearmunicator who works well with both finance and operations teams

Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and process‑minded

What’s Offered

Exposure to
large‑scale, technicallyplex projects

Stable, growth‑oriented environment

Ongoing learning and professional development

Collaborative culture with high standards for quality and accountability

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