We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to join our client in the natural resource sector in the interior, British Columbia on a Long-term Contract basis. This position supports capital project accounting and reporting activities for a large portfolio of active work, helping leaders make informed funding and performance decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong financial analysis skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work closely with operational and finance stakeholders in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess capital funding submissions each month, confirming that business rationale, financial support, tax considerations, written quality, and comparative analysis are complete before routing for leadership approval.

• Lead the monthly reporting cycle for a high volume of active capital projects by issuing templates, gathering forecast updates, reviewing submissions for accuracy, and assembling management review materials within established timelines.

• Consolidate monthly capital forecasts across the project portfolio, challenge assumptions where needed, and coordinate sign-off steps to support performance reviews and investment planning.

• Partner with site operations and finance teams to confirm project completion status and determine when costs are ready to be capitalized, resolving issues related to timing, documentation, and cost treatment.

• Complete period-end project accounting tasks such as recording accruals, preparing journal entries, processing reclassifications, and producing capital summary analysis for management review.

• Prepare clear explanations and supporting schedules for financial results, ensuring all reporting is accurate, well organized, and suitable for senior leadership review.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to strengthen documentation, support consistency, and improve ongoing accounting and reporting processes.

• Review contracts and proposal documentation to support sound financial treatment and alignment with project accounting requirements.

• Experience in project accounting, financial business partnering, or a similar role involving capital projects, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of fixed assets and capital accounting, including capitalization timing, cost classification, and financial reporting impacts.
• Strong capability with month-end activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial summary preparation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage large data sets and prepare accurate reporting packages under tight deadlines.
• Hands-on experience with SAP, D365, or comparable enterprise systems used for accounting and project reporting.
• Familiarity with contracts, proposals, and commercial documentation, with the ability to interpret financial implications accurately.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working directly with operations personnel and finance partners.
• Accounting designation in progress or completed, or an equivalent level of accounting training and experience.

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