We are looking for a Project Accountant to support financial operations for project-based work in Vaughan, Ontario. This role focuses on maintaining accurate billing, receivables, payables, and account reconciliations while helping ensure project costs are properly tracked and reported. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to keep financial records current, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to efficient accounting processes.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and issue project invoices, including progress billings, with close attention to contract terms and billing schedules.
• Reconcile accounts regularly to identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process vendor invoices and payment transactions in a timely manner while ensuring supporting documentation is complete.
• Monitor incoming payments, apply cash receipts, and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy accounts receivable aging.
• Track project-related costs and financial activity to help maintain accurate job accounting and reporting.
• Use Oracle and Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, update records, and produce clear accounting support documents.
• Assist with month-end activities by reviewing transactions, preparing reconciliations, and supporting reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers and internal stakeholders to address billing questions, cost issues, and account variances.
• Experience in project accounting, construction accounting, or a closely related accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, invoice processing, and account reconciliation.
• Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing data, reviewing transactions, and supporting analysis.
• Working experience with Oracle or a comparable accounting system.
• Familiarity with progress billing and contract-based invoicing practices.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and efficiently.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with finance and operations teams.

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