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We are hiring a Senior Project Accountant for our Vancouver client. Our client is a well-established real estate developer with an outstanding reputation in the market, known for its collaborative team environment and excellent workplace culture. Candidates with 5+ years of project accounting experience within real estate development are preferred. This opportunity offers a balance of project accounting and corporate accounting responsibilities, while also providing the chance to support and mentor team members. It is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects, gain exposure to complex developments, and step into a senior, influential role.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established real estate developer in Vancouver with an outstanding reputation in the market. They are known for their collaborative culture and supportive environment, where senior team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, improve processes, and share their expertise with the broader accounting team.
About The Opportunity
The Senior Project Accountant will oversee the accounting for a portfolio of development projects. Working closely with leadership and project teams, you will take ownership of full-cycle project accounting, support financial reporting, contribute to process improvements, and provide guidance to accounting team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project accountant who enjoys a hands-on role, wants exposure to larger and more complex developments, and is looking to grow within a collaborative and stable organization.
About The Position
- Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and journal entries to support accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
- Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to address accounting and financial matters.
- Review the work of accounting team members, providing guidance and technical support where required.
- Assist with external audits and the preparation of tax and regulatory filings.
- Develop reports and perform financial analysis to support operational and business decisions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Support the timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
- Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc accounting initiatives as required.
The Requirements
- Accounting degree or diploma.
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA designation.
- 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
- Real estate development industry experience is preferred.
- Previous experience coaching and mentoring accounting team members.
- Experience with project accounting, WIP accounting, project cost tracking, and US GAAP and/or US tax.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary range: $90,000–$100,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Competitive vacation package.
- Education and professional development support.
- Professional membership fee reimbursement.
- Transportation subsidy.
- Discretionary bonus.
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