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Project Accountant - 13 Month Contract (Closed)

ARE YOU LOOKING TO UTILIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR AN EXCITING CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AS A PROJECT ACCOUNTANT? Our client is looking for a dynamic professional to join their team for a 13 month contract.

Project Accountant - 13 Month Contract

About the Opportunity

• Maintain and set up of new departments, projects, project templates and cost categories in Activity-Based Costing/Project Accounting System for timesheet entries and expenses related to billable, non-billable and internal projects
• Maintain and set up new vendor profiles and employee profiles in the Activity-Based Costing/Project Accounting System
• Perform reconciliation of project accounting entries with the general ledger accounts to ensure the completeness and accuracy of project accounting data
• Collaborate with line managers, Purchasing Officers, Accounts Payable Clerks and staff to maintain a high level of data integrity
• Monitor project status on a regular basis to identify, investigate in and communicate issues, alerts senior management on significant variances, as well as execute corrective actions in a timely manner

• Prepare detailed expense trend analysis, variance analysis and develop detailed expense forecasts as required
• Prepare regular project accounting reports in a timely and accurate fashion inclusive of field staff department travel expense report
• Prepare quarterly margin reports for management

About You

• University/College Accounting/Business degree
• Enrolment in CPA is an asset
• 3-5 years of experience in project accounting/costing
• Experience in the use of Great Plains - Activity-Based Costing/Project Accounting System and Management Reporter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle high volume work

Pay Rate

$52,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #22774.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

About Lannick

Lannick is the premier professional recruitment and staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1985, Lannick provides best-in-class finance, accounting and technology professionals at all roles and levels through its three divisions: Lannick Finance & Accounting, Pro Count Staffing and Lannick Technology. Lannick places more than 1,000 candidates annually and is a preferred vendor for Canada’s most successful organizations. Learn more at www.lannick.com.