Project Accountant, Northern Ontario

Project Accountant, Sudbury, Ontario

Project Accountant, Sudbury, Ontario

Location: Sudbury, Ontario (Northern Ontario Office)
Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 annually

Years of dedicated service and extensive accomplishments for the Power Generation, Steel, Natural Gas Pipeline, Utility, Manufacturing, and Wholesale Industries have developed our firm into one of the more versatile and dependable Constructors in Canada. For all of your Industrial Building Needs, you can turn to Barclay. For over 70 years across Canada and into the United States, Barclay Constructors has been providing quality General Building Service for Heavy Industry.

We do it once, and we do it right.

Barclay Constructors Northern Ontario is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Accountant to join our team in Sudbury to support the full-cycle accounting management of active construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers to monitor project costs, profitability, and overall performance while ensuring alignment with operational and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Accounting & Cost Control

  • Complete project set-up and close-out in accordance with established processes.
  • Maintain and regularly report on project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
  • Conduct job cost analysis by reviewing budget variances and performance metrics; identify trends, issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare accurate, project-specific billing packages.
  • Allocate costs to appropriate jobs and departments, including vendor invoices and overhead expenses.
  • Allocate weekly staff labour costs to projects.

Accounts Receivable & Payable

  • Perform full-cycle accounts receivable functions, including reconciliations and timely collections.
  • Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and misapplied payments.
  • Enter and process accounts payable invoices within the accounting system.
  • Collaborate with the Accounts Payable team to ensure invoices are accurately coded and processed on time.

Reporting & Financial Close

  • Support month-end close activities, including job cost accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Compile, interpret, and analyze financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
  • Coordinate year-end audit preparation and assist with external financial and regulatory audits.
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to management as required.

Collaboration & Compliance

  • Act as a financial liaison to operational teams, providing Project Managers with financial and non-financial information to support effective project management.
  • Attend monthly project review meetings with Project and Construction Managers.
  • Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, financial controls, and contractual obligations.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, and specialized documentation as required.
  • Perform other related duties to support departmental and company objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
  • Minimum three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • CPA designation preferred or currently in progress.
  • Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Barclay Constructors is an equal opportunity employer.

Accessibility
Barclay Constructors welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Apply Today

To apply, click the button above to connect with out team at Barclay Constructors. In your email, please include your resume and cover letter.  We thank all applicants for their interest in the position but only those identified for further consideration will be contacted.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that Barclay Constructors does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.