Project Accountant

Burlington, ON
Permanent
Full-time

22 mins ago

Job Description:Our client is an established real estate developer in the Halton region. Due to exciting growth, they are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to join the growing team.. This is an onsite role ideal for an accounting professional who values face-to-face collaboration, mentorship, and being part of a close-knit, high-performing team.In this role, you will manage the full financial lifecycle of several large construction projects across the GTA, working closely with project managers, internal accounting colleagues, and external partners. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, hands-on environment with strong leadership, open communication, and a genuinely positive company culture.What You'll Do

Set up new development projects, including business number registrations, entity setup in the accounting system, organizational charts, share subscriptions, and bank accounts
Manage end-to-end project invoice processing, from review to payment (cheque, wire, bill payment, EFT)
Manage cash flows for each project and prepare partner cash calls and bank draw requests
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Update project budgets and provide regular financial reporting to project managers
Collaborate daily with project managers, finance team members, vendors, and external partners to support the success of each project
Play a key role with month-end and year-end close and prepare documentation for internal teams and external auditors
Support ad-hoc analysis and special accounting projects as needed
Prepare and file government submissions including HST returns and T5018 statements

Why Join?

Collaborative, onsite work environment where learning happens daily
Supportive leadership and a team-oriented culture that values contributions
Exposure to large-scale land development projects across the GTA
Clear opportunities for professional growth and skill development
A stable organization with a strong reputation and long-tenured employees
Join a company that values its employees and provides above-average perks for staff

Requirements:What We're Looking For

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business
CPA designation or pursuing is an asset
2-5 years of project accounting experience
Industry experience in real estate development, construction, or project-based environments
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-comfortable working cross-functionally in an onsite team environment
Solid problem-solving, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities
Experience with job costing or project accounting software is an asset

Robert Half

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