Project Accounting Manager
Project Accounting Manager
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Job Description
Why join LEA
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.
At LEA we work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company every team members collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.
Were confident that by joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:
- Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
- Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
- Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
- Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
- Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
- Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
- Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
- Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.
In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:
Project Accounting
- Prepare project reports and invoices set up projects monitor project status and ensure project budgets are accurate and updated. Communicate project financial health to Project Managers (PMs) and the Accounting Team as requested.
- Conduct monthly meetings with Project Managers to review invoices and project status.
- Review and communicate Estimated Cost to Complete analyses provisions and revenue recognition recommendations to relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and project forecasting.
- Provide standard reports to assist PMs in assessing project financial health and planning/managing projects.
- Assist in developing and implementing project controls and reports including accurate project budgets and updated contract values to aid in financial risk management.
- Participate in the Year-End Financial Audit as needed.
Financial Reporting
- Assistance in closing of fiscal month-ends and year-ends including preparation and review of GL reconciliations and bank reconciliations
- Assistance in accounting for fixed assets prepaid expenses accruals cash receipts etc.
- Preparation of project financial statements for Joint Venture and related documents.
Statutory Compliance
- Preparation of monthly remittances (income tax instalments sales tax and other remittances).
- Prepare and submit required filings to Statistics Canada.
Budget Coordination and cash management
- Assistance in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
- Cash management including accounts receivable collections payable and banking.
Other
- Administration/maintenance of Accounting (ERP) system
- Other duties and responsibilities within the scope of the Finance and Accounting department.
The qualifications you need:
- A post-secondary degree specializing in Accounting with a minimum of 10-15 years of experience including 2 years in a managerial position.
- Experience working with an engineering consulting firm.
- Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a requirement.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A can-do attitude and proven accomplishments as a problem-solver.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to complete multiple project tasks and meet tight project deadlines when required.
- Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment working towards common goals and objectives.
- Self-motivation to continuously learn while completing assigned work tasks.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.
The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone.
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham/Toronto office is expected to facilitate in-person learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff.
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. Periodic attendance at our Markham/Toronto office is expected to facilitate in-person learning of new tasks with experienced senior staff. The specifics of this arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.
LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.
We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Accessibility:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information assistance or accommodation requests please contact . We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.
Apply and stay connected with LEA:
We appreciate your interest in joining LEA! If this role aligns with your experience we would love to hear from you. While well only be reaching out to candidates selected for an interview we encourage you to apply again when a suitable opportunity arises. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter and YouTube.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
