Description

Job description:

Senior Accountant

Job Summary: We are hiring a Senior Accountant to work with one of our clients in the construction industry! The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting financial operations within the real estate development industry. This position handles full-cycle accounting, development cost tracking, financial reporting, and project-level analysis across multiple entities.

As a senior technical contributor, the role ensures accurate accounting for land development and construction projects, while supporting month-end close, budgeting, lender reporting, and compliance. Ideal for an experienced professional with strong project accounting skills who thrives in a hands-on, growing environment.

Job Location: Woodstock, ON

Job Type: Full-time, permanent.

Compensation Structure: $70,000-$90,000 per annum; depending on experience + benefits + RRSP match + more!

Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Manage full-cycle accounting, including GL, AP/AR, and month-end close
  • Prepare journal entries, accrals, and reconciliations; investigate variances
  • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (ASPE)
  • Support consolidated reporting across multiple entities
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial records

Project & Development Accounting

  • Maintain records for development and capital projects
  • Track and reconcile project costs by phase and category
  • Support cost capitalization and budget management
  • Monitor spending vs. budget and flag variances
  • Assist with financing activities, including loans, draws, and reporting
  • Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules

Budgeting & Analysis

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Prepare variance and financial analysis reports
  • Assist with cash flow forecasting and project planning

Compliance & Audit

  • Support regulatory filings (HST, payroll, etc.)
  • Assist with audit preparation and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with policies and internal controls
  • Liaise with external auditors and advisors

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Maintain accurate data within accounting systems
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Support system upgrades and reporting enhancements
  • Document accounting procedures

Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with internal teams and external partners
  • Provide financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
  • Support ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Contribute to a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement

Skills/Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

· CPA designation required

· 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

· Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and ASPE financial reporting

· Experience in real estate or project-based accounting preferred

· Hands-on experience with cost tracking, capitalization, and project accounting

· Advanced Excel skills (reconciliations, analysis, financial modeling)

· Experience supporting audits and working with external advisors

· Detail-oriented with strong time management and multitasking abilities

· Effective communicator, able to collaborate with non-finance teams

· High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion

Apply Today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience working in real estate or project-based accounting?
  • Do you have experience within Construction Industry?
  • Do you have CPA or working towards it ?

Experience:

  • progressive accounting : 7 years (required)
  • full-cycle accounting and ASPE financial reporting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person