Senior Accountant

Job Summary: We are hiring a Senior Accountant to work with one of our clients in the construction industry! The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting financial operations within the real estate development industry. This position handles full-cycle accounting, development cost tracking, financial reporting, and project-level analysis across multiple entities.

As a senior technical contributor, the role ensures accurate accounting for land development and construction projects, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, lender reporting, and compliance. Ideal for an experienced professional with strong project accounting skills who thrives in a hands-on, growing environment.

Job Location: Woodstock, ON

Job Type: Full-time, permanent.

Compensation Structure: $70,000-$90,000 per annum; depending on experience + advantages + RRSP match + more!

Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

- Manage full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP/AR, and month-end close
- Prepare journal entries, accrals, and reconciliations; investigate variances
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (ASPE)
- Support consolidated reporting across multiple entities
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial records

Project & Development Accounting

- Maintain records for development and capital projects
- Track and reconcile project costs by phase and category
- Support cost capitalization and budget management
- Monitor spending vs. budget and flag variances
- Assist with financing activities, including loans, draws, and reporting
- Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules

Budgeting & Analysis

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepare variance and financial analysis reports
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and project planning

Compliance & Audit





- Support regulatory filings (HST, payroll, etc.)
- Assist with audit preparation and documentation
- Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls
- Liaise with external auditors and advisors

Systems & Process Improvement

- Maintain accurate data within accounting systems
- Identify and implement process improvements
- Support system upgrades and reporting enhancements
- Document accounting procedures

Collaboration & Support

- Work closely with internal teams and external partners
- Provide financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
- Support ad hoc reporting and analysis
- Contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement

Skills/Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

· CPA designation required

· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

· Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and ASPE financial reporting

· Experience in real estate or project-based accounting preferred

· Hands-on experience with cost tracking, capitalization, and project accounting

· Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, analysis, financial modeling)

· Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors

· Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking abilities

· Effective communicator, able to collaborate with non-finance teams

· High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Apply Today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working in real estate or project-based accounting?
- Do you have experience within Construction Industry?
- Do you have CPA or working towards it ?

Experience:

- progressive accounting : 7 years (required)
- full-cycle accounting and ASPE financial reporting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Accountant (Canada)
🏢 Godspeed Group
📍 Canada