Location: North York, ON, Hybrid (on-site for training, then 3 days per week in the office)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and employment references
Duration: Permanent, full time

About the Opportunity

Our client, a Toronto-based engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Project Accountant to play a key role in supporting complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Reporting to the Controller, this position sits at the intersection of finance, project delivery, and collaboration, helping ensure projects are financially healthy from kickoff to close.

You will work closely with project managers, accounting colleagues, clients, and sub-consultants, acting as a trusted financial partner. Your work directly supports informed decision-making, accurate reporting, and long-term project success in a professional services environment where teamwork and accountability matter.

What’s in it for You

You will join a people-first organization that values flexibility, transparency, and continuous learning. This is a workplace that celebrates balance, invests in professional growth, and encourages collaboration across teams.

In return for your expertise, you will enjoy meaningful exposure to project-based accounting, leadership support from a seasoned Controller, and a culture that blends structure with energy. From hybrid work and paid sick time to social events and wellness perks, this is an environment designed to support both your career and well-being.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll provide regular project financial updates to the Controller, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities.
• In this role, you’ll prepare accurate client invoices aligned with contracts, client requirements, and internal procedures.
• You’ll monitor accounts receivable, manage invoice aging, and support timely cash collection.
• You’ll maintain project setups in the project management system, ensuring accurate coding and compliance.
• You’ll collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and sub-consultants to support project financial health.
• You’ll identify and resolve project or accounting issues on a monthly basis.
• You’ll support internal controls, project audits, and year-end financial reporting activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting experience, ideally within engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, cost control, and budget monitoring
• Excellent communication skills for professional interactions with partners and senior leadership.
• Proficiency in Excel, with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset.
• CPA designation, completed or in progress, is considered an asset.

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.