Project Accountant – Construction

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and award-winning industrial real estate developer with over 30 years of success across Western Canada. Known for their strong commitment to community building and long-standing partnerships, they continue to deliver innovative and high-quality projects. As they grow, they’re looking to add a Project Accountant to support their dynamic operations and finance teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build on their foundational accounting experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, particularly if you're interested in real estate development, construction, or project-based work.

About the Role
Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with Project Managers, you’ll play a key role in managing the financial health of multiple real estate development projects. From full-cycle accounting and monthly reporting to project cost analysis and liaising with external stakeholders, this role offers exposure to the full life cycle of a project within a well-run and supportive finance team.

You’ll thrive here if you're analytical, proactive, and enjoy having ownership over your portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle project accounting for multiple active developments
• Handle high-volume AP/AR and invoice management with attention to accuracy and deadlines
• Maintain and update project job codes and cost tracking throughout the life cycle of each project
• Collaborate with project managers to track budgets, commitments, and actual costs
• Monitor and report on project percent completion and revenue recognition
• Reconcile project costs and prepare monthly WIP and cost reports
• Ensure compliance with real estate and construction accounting practices
• Assist with the preparation of monthly draw packages, billing schedules, and supporting documentation
• Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany allocations
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and support decision-making
• Support year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor queries as required

What You Bring

• 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience (real estate, construction, or project-based experience is a strong asset)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general accounting software
• Familiarity with Jonas is an asset
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and project cost tracking preferred
• A proactive, analytical mindset and a genuine interest in learning the business behind the numbers
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to partner with non-finance teams

Compensation + Perks:

• Competitive base salary: $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Comprehensive extended health benefits
• Professional growth in a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.