Senior Project Accountant
Toronto, ON
$75,000 – $95,000 Base Plus Bonus, Excellent Benefits
About the Job
Mid-sized architecture and design firm, located downtown Toronto with beautiful offices.
Our industry-leading client provides superior professional services and this role is pivotal to the operations of the Toronto office. The senior project accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely general accounting of multiple or complex projects.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly invoices, budgets and project management reports.
- Provide accurate and timely accounting, reporting and project information for assigned projects.
- Set up and maintain projects on an in-house accounting system according to contract terms.
- Track and input budget data for assigned projects.
- Prepare, code and input project invoices.
- Answer inquiries from staff, vendors or clients, and communicate financial information to project managers.
- Maintain accounting files.
- Make calls to clients to follow up on accounts receivable.
- Input and post consultant invoices, communicate with consultants and organize their payments.
- Review project contracts and additional service requests to understand the financial requirements on each project.
- Analyze project cost reports and meet frequently with the Business Manager and Project Managers to review status of projects for invoicing, profitability, earnings, costs, and cash flow.
- Understand how projects earn revenue in the accounting system and assist the Business Manager monthly in analyzing and recording monthly project earnings.
- Work independently to research and resolve financial issues.
- May provide accounting support to other staff as needed.
- May educate and/or guide non-financial staff on accounting procedures.
- Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3+ years accounting experience; or an equivalent of education and experience required.
- Accounting experience in a project-based business preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial-related reports.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity please visit our website or email resume to laikyn@winchesters.ca to apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.