Career: Project Accountant

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day job cost accounting, working with Project Managers to help with invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and working closely with the company’s Controller.

As a Project Accountant, your responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Work with project managers to set up new projects in the system
• Set up new vendors and new customers in the system
• Receive vendor, equipment repair, and overhead invoices
• Match invoices to purchase orders
• Code, obtain approval, and entry of approved invoices
• Maintain electronic and paper files
• Prepare regular check runs and electronic payments
• Prepare supporting schedules for project progress draw
• Enter approved progress draw and ensure timely payment
• Preparation of time and material billing
• Providing customers with statutory declaration and updated WSIB clearance certificate
• Ensuring that holdback billings are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure past due accounts are resolved in a timely manner
• Preparation of bank deposits
• Office administration duties as requested

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting (construction preferred)
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to focus on the task at hand and meet deadlines
• Proven attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

What DeFaveri Offers:

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Deferred Profit Sharing
• Free Parking
• Casual Fridays
• Free Coffee, Tea, Espresso