Our Client
Based in Richmond Hill, our client is a family-oriented, award-winning, dynamic, and
fully integrated master-planned community builder with a history of success dating back to 1956. With
expertise in home building, construction, and property management, we’ve completed over 3,000
homes across the Greater Toronto Area (“GTA”). In 2017, our client launched its hi-rise division and
has been growing steadily ever since. Our client is committed to providing the highest quality and value
to all our homebuyers.
To keep up with our growing needs, our client is hiring a “Project Accountant” to run in parallel with and
provide full cycle accounting support to our sales, construction, and warranty teams. Duties will include
preparation of construction draws, account reconciliations, budget forecasts, cash flow projections,
sales reporting, and other custom financial reports. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Project
Accountant will also ensure adherence to the established system of internal controls while providing
accurate financial reporting in a safe and friendly work environment.
Job Responsibility:
Administer payables, vendor holdback, and other compliance requirements
Prepare construction monthly draw application for progress payments to lender(s) for review
Review and perform 3-way match on P.O., invoice, and bill of lading.
Work very closely with Construction and Development teams to ensure proper coding results
in accurate financial analysis
Reconcile and verify purchaser’s deposit and sales commission reports monthly
Prepare monthly, HST filing & bank reconciliations.
Provide timely project budget revisions and analysis calculations to management
Assist with general accounting, government compliance, banking, and year-end functions
Interaction with various lenders and external parties (trades, lawyers, etc.)
Continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiencies in reporting process; and
Other ad hoc work and special projects, as may be required from time to time.
Candidate Qualifications & Experience:
University or College graduate in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, and Economic or similar
financial programs
A minimum of 3+ years of experience in construction and residential housing is a PLUS
Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented, committed to accuracy and utilizes effective time management skills
An understanding of the Ontario Construction Lien Act would be a plus
Passionate, knowledgeable, and experienced in technology; ERP construction software such
as Newstar / Constellation (preferred), or similar software like JD Edwards, Sage, Jonas)
Proficient in MS Office (Excel ~ intermediate minimum qualifications)
