Our client, a boutique-sized property developer, has made a reputable name for themselves within the BC province and Fraser Valley more specifically. After being around for over 25 years, they have grown from strength to strength and are proud to be award winners in giving back and investing in communities.
About the role
The Project Accountant (Maternity leave contract) will work collaboratively with our operations and finance team to best support the business ensuring efficient project delivery, management, and control. Accountable for all aspects of accounting, the Project Accountant will work proactively to deliver solutions and services to the business.
Duties

Develop your existing knowledge of a residential real estate development company including full cycle accounting tasks, job cost forecasting, property acquisitions, land development, construction and more. The successful candidate will also have full ownership of their projects from development to sales stage.

• Full cycle accounting for assigned projects
• Prepare month-end journal entries for assigned portfolio
• Prepare monthly operational reporting packages
• Prepare GST reconciliation and remittances
• Prepare year-end working papers
• Recommend process improvements
• Performing month-end closing tasks, including WIP (Work in progress) adjustments, etc.
• Oversee billing and cash collection
• Assisting with training of junior staff members

The requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting (real estate experience preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office (emphasis on MS Excel)
• Experience with Sage300 is considered an asset
• Budgeting and cost analysis experience are considered an asset
• Looking for a passionate candidate who is interested in projects and ownership of “their project”
• This is a Maternity leave contract and the successful candidate must be happy with this

• Full cycle accounting for assigned projects
• Prepare month-end journal entries for assigned portfolio
• Prepare monthly operational reporting packages
• Prepare GST reconciliation and remittances
• Prepare year-end working papers
• Recommend process improvements
• Performing month-end closing tasks, including WIP (Work in progress) adjustments, etc.
• Oversee billing and cash collection
• Assisting with training of junior staff member