About the Opportunity

• Partner with Project Managers to review and track project performance, including variance analysis, earned value, cash flow and profitability
• Understand contracts, project schedules, budgets and commercial risks. Work with Project Managers to develop forecasts and review budgets and resourcing plans
• Prepare client invoices in accordance with company procedures, client requirements and terms and conditions of the contract. Monitor invoice aging and manage cash collections
• Understand subconsultant contracts. Establish and maintain subconsultant purchase orders and process invoices
• Ability to recognize project risks and work with Project Managers to find solutions and assess the impact on project finances
• Extensive interaction with project teams, clients and subconsultants utilizing critical thinking, qualitative input, and influence to ensure financial health of projects
• Provide project updates to Finance Manager on monthly basis, or more frequently as issues arise. Share valuable insights into the financial health of projects
• Track and resolve monthly, various potential project and accounting issues
• Participate in project meetings and complete project close-outs

About You

• 3+ years of relevant experience. Experience as a Project Accountant in an Engineering, Architectural or Construction firm is an asset.
• Bachelor's Degree is required
• Self-motivated, proactive, responsible, team player
• Certification relevant to the construction and architecture and engineering industries is preferred
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects with competing schedules and priorities
• Ability to think critically with a solutions-based approach
• Ability to effectively communicate with project teams and clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds

Salary Range
$80,000 - $85,000/year
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.