Project Accountant

ABOUT STRIVE

STRIVE Recruitment is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations and Technology. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates by delivering an exceptional recruitment experience rooted in honesty, transparency, and market expertise.

THE ROLE

STRIVE Recruitment is partnering with a long-established Vancouver-based engineering and consulting organization to recruit a Project Accountant. For confidentiality reasons, our client has asked that their identity remain undisclosed during the early stages of the recruitment process.

With a reputation built over decades, the organization delivers complex technical consulting projects for clients across Canada and internationally. Reporting to the Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting project financials, billing, forecasting and work-in-progress reporting, while gaining exposure to month-end accounting, ASPE financial statements and ERP process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and is looking to build a long-term career within a stable organization that genuinely promotes from within.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the financial administration of multiple projects from setup through to completion
• Prepare client billings and monitor project budgets, work-in-progress (WIP) and project forecasts
• Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Partner closely with Project Directors/Managers and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and resolve billing or project-related queries
• Coordinate project setup, maintenance and reporting within the ERP system
• Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations and project reporting
• Progress into preparing financial statements in accordance with ASPE
• Support ERP enhancements and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Assist with tax filings and other accounting compliance requirements
• Respond to day-to-day project accounting, billing and financial inquiries

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive base salary of $70,000 - $80,000
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package and RRSP matching program
• 3 weeks' vacation to start
• Flexible start times and hybrid working available after your first year
• Paid overtime
• Genuine long-term career progression into senior accounting responsibilities
• Join a stable, collaborative organization with exceptional employee tenure and a strong promote-from-within culture

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a project-based environment
• Experience in project accounting, project billing, work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition or project financial administration
• Experience within engineering, consulting, architecture, construction, professional services, real estate or other project-driven industries will be highly regarded
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and ASPE
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or a similar ERP system is considered an asset
• A proactive mindset with a genuine interest in continuous improvement and process enhancement

We are particularly interested in speaking with current Project Accountants, Intermediate Accountants, Property Accountants, Construction Accountants, or Accounting professionals from engineering, consulting, architecture or other project-based organizations who are looking to join a stable business offering long-term career progression.

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