Junior Accountant, Project Bookkeeping (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Please note: This is a fully on-site position requiring five days a week in the office. Predictive Index® Behavioural Assessment All applicants are required to complete a brief (5–10-minute) Predictive Index® Behavioural Assessment. This is not a skills test; it simply helps us understand your natural work and communication style. Complete the assessment when submitting your application: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/7FG6/JuniorAccountantProjectBookkeeping.

The Blueprint As our Junior Accountant, you will support our project bookkeeping team by managing day-to-day financial operations across all phases of our construction projects. Leveraging your foundation in accounting principles, you will ensure accurate project records, smooth banking operations, and timely financial reporting while contributing to ongoing departmental improvement initiatives. A Glimpse into Your Daily Activities Maintain standard accounting records for multiple construction projects.

Reconcile sub-ledgers against the Trial Balance monthly. Reconcile, prepare, and record project monthly sales journal. Prepare and record bank deposits. Prepare daily project occupancy deposits, including monthly reconciliation for submission to purchaser’s statement of adjustment calculation. Prepare online wires and utility requests in the banking module. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.

Prepare monthly HST remittance supporting schedules, enter information into the HST module, and prepare a remittance cheque if applicable. Prepare third-party construction management billings per the terms of the CCDC contract. Prepare monthly accounts receivable invoices (i.e., partner, third party, internal, and back charges). Assist with the monthly budget review. Prepare and submit all monthly cost consultant reports and ensure all requirements are met.

Prepare the project funding transfer request. Significant variances are isolated and investigated through follow-up and explanations provided Assist the Senior Project Accountants with external audits of financial statements by providing related documents, entering general journals, providing various summaries, and reports. Periodically perform other functions and special projects as assigned by the Bookkeeping Senior Manager and Senior Project Accountants.

The Architect of Your Success Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Business (or currently enrolled in an accounting program). Minimum of 1 year of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. High level of accuracy when reconciling accounts, reviewing schedules, and analyzing financial data to spot and resolve variances.

Clear, professional verbal and written English skills, paired with strong interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across teams and management. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and consistently meet strict month-end and project deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Initiative-driven, reliable, and adaptable, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a growing team.

Nice to Have: Hands-on ERP experience, ideally with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.