Senior Project Accountant in Toronto's Construction Industry

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Job Vacancy:

2

Education:

CPA designation

Experience:

5 years

Location:

Toronto

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$$85,000–$115,000 /Per Month

Language:

English

Date Posted:

2026-02-24

Reference No.

ABOJ4501414

Job Expiry Date:

2026-08-23

  Job Description

Option 1: Professional & Modern (Best for Job Boards)

Title: Senior Construction Project Accountant

Location: Toronto, ON

The Opportunity

Join a premier Ontario-based construction firm known for excellence and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to lead the financial management of our major developments. In this role, you won’t just crunch numbers; you’ll serve as a strategic financial partner to our project leadership team, ensuring every project is profitable and efficient.

Core Impact

  • Financial Oversight: Drive the full lifecycle of project financials, from detailed cost tracking and forecasting to WIP reporting and variance analysis.

  • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with Project Managers to mitigate risks and optimize project timelines and budgets.

  • Operational Excellence: Oversee progress billings, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers while ensuring strict contract compliance.

  • Leadership: Help refine our internal processes and mentor junior team members to foster a high-performing finance department.

What You Bring

  • Industry Expertise: At least 5 years of construction accounting experience.

  • Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Jonas Construction Software is a must.

  • Financial Literacy: Deep knowledge of job costing, revenue recognition, and GAAP.

  • Credentials: A CPA designation (or progress toward one) is highly preferred.

Option 2: Short & Punchy (Best for Social Media/Recruiting)

Role: Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Location: Toronto

Our client, a top-tier construction leader in Ontario, is hiring a Senior Project Accountant to own the financial health of large-scale projects. If you are a Jonas Software expert who loves the intersection of finance and operations, this is for you.

Key Goals:

  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and WIP schedules.

  • Act as the "financial right hand" to Project Managers.

  • Navigate complex billings, holdbacks, and subcontractor reconciliations.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in Construction Accounting.

  • Mandatory Jonas Software experience.

  • Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset.

Option 3: Comparison of Key Changes

If you are updating the original text, here is a breakdown of how the key sections were streamlined:

SectionOriginal FocusParaphrased Focus
About CompanyLeading construction company...Premier Ontario firm focused on innovation...
Role SummaryOversee project-level financials...Strategic financial partner to PMs...
Tech StackStrong knowledge of Jonas...Jonas Software Mastery (Non-negotiable)
ResponsibilitiesProcess billings and lien waivers...Full-cycle project financial management...


Senior Project Accountant in Toronto's Construction Industry
Jobs in Toronto, Ontario From Newlands Group
Posted on Aboriginal job Portal
Apply Now
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Job Position Information

Job Vacancy:
2
Education:

CPA designation

Experience:

5 years

Location:

Toronto

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$$85,000–$115,000 /Per Month

Language:

English

Date Posted:

2026-02-24

Reference No.

ABOJ4501414

Job Expiry Date:

2026-08-23

Apply Now
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