Description
As a Project Accountant at WSP, you will support the financial health of projects that shape communities.
You will provide support and oversight on a portfolio of projects with multiple Project Managers across business units.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing financial support and oversight to project teams
- Leading financial reviews to ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies
- Assisting Project Managers through the financial lifecycle of a project
- Ensuring accurate and timely recording of cost and revenue transactions
- Setting up and updating projects accurately in the system
- Working with the Project Delivery Team to ensure timely project reviews and addressing financial issues
- Assessing project financial risks and updating the project risk register
- Training and educating project delivery teams on project analysis tools and systems
- Possessing in-depth knowledge of the company's revenue and costing methodologies
- Assisting with external and internal project audit requirements
- Understanding commercial, billing, and payment terms on projects
- Preparing ad hoc financial reports for management
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Administration or Accounting
- 3+ years of experience in project accounting or financial and operational management
- Knowledge of the professional services industry and project-based accounting
- Experience with ERP systems
- Excellent command of Microsoft Windows tools
- Fluency in French
- Knowledge of Oracle would be an asset
WSP offers a competitive salary range of $62,900 - $83,600 depending on location, as well as a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements and opportunities for growth and development.