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We’re seeking a Project Accountant to join a growing team in downtown Vancouver. The ideal candidate has 1 to 2 years of billing or project accounting experience.
About the Position
The Project Accountant plays an important role in ensuring accurate financial tracking throughout the lifecycle of environmental projects. This includes maintaining compliance, supporting billing accuracy, and partnering with operations and project teams to ensure financial information reflects project activity. Some of the duties include but aren’t limited to:
- Prepare and manage project billing, including contract review and billing setup
- Ensure all billable costs are properly captured and invoiced in accordance with agreements
- Track and validate project costs including labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and change orders
- Upload invoices to client portals or distribute them directly to clients as required
- Create and maintain project setups within NetSuite and Suite Projects Pro
- Work with Project Managers to align WIP billing with approved rates and contract terms
- Record and process all AR payments in NetSuite and apply payments against outstanding customer balances accurately.
- Assist Project Managers in reviewing employee timesheets for billing
- Set up and maintain customer accounts in NetSuite
- Update and synchronize project-related data such as tax codes and location details in project systems
- Support month-end activities, including accrual preparation and cash flow forecasting.
Requirements
- 1 to 2 years of accounting experience.
- Project-based industries experience such as environmental consulting, construction, or engineering
- Diploma or degree in accounting
Compensation and benefits
- Salary: $60,000 to $70,000
- 3 weeks’ vacation
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Discretionary bonus
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.