Looking for a Project Accountant role where you can take ownership of your work, grow your career, and enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work life balance?

We’re looking for a Project Accountant to join a growing construction organization with a supportive manager and a collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with project financials, solving problems, and partnering with operational teams to keep projects running smoothly.

What makes this chance stand out is the combination of flexibility, supportive leadership, and room to grow. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with your manager and colleagues, take ownership of your responsibilities, and expand your skills as the organization continues to grow. With a hybrid work arrangement, you can enjoy greater flexibility while contributing to a team that values your work and professional development.

The Project Accountant will be responsible for supporting project financial management, maintaining accurate accounting records, monitoring project costs, and providing financial information to help ensure projects stay on track.

Project Accountant responsibilities:

- Manage project accounting activities, including project cost tracking, invoicing, and financial reporting
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and cost variations to help maintain financial accuracy
- Prepare and review project reconciliations, financial reports, and supporting schedules
- Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable activities related to construction projects
- Work closely with project managers and operational teams to review project financial performance
- Assist with month end and year end close processes,



including journal entries and account reconciliations
- Identify discrepancies, investigate financial issues, and recommend improvements to accounting processes

The successful candidate has:
- 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or a project based environment
- Strong understanding of project accounting, cost tracking, and financial reporting
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month end processes
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and other stakeholders
- A proactive mindset with an interest in professional development and growing with the organization

Compensation and advantages:

- The discussed salary range is $80,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on experience
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered
- Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility
- Supportive manager who values collaboration and employee development
- Great opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility
- Team-oriented team environment where your contributions make a difference
- Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding construction organization

If you’re looking for a Project Accountant opportunity where you can work with a supportive manager, enjoy flexibility, and continue building your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

📌 Project Accountant (Edmonton)
🏢 The Headhunters Recruitment
📍 Edmonton