{"id":2531535,"url":"https://alion.io/job/strand-dev-project-accountant","title":"PROJECT ACCOUNTANT","company":{"id":4420430,"name":"Strand","domain":"stranddev.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/stranddev","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"BambooHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Vancouver, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":55000,"max_usd":95000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":456},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-16","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T02:06:00Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":58,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":58},"description":"STRAND CONTRACTING IS LOOKING FOR A PROJECT ACCOUNTANT\nStrand is seeking a highly motivated Project Accountant to join our team.\nWHO IS STRAND?\nBased in Vancouver since 1976, Strand has acquired, developed, and financed a portfolio of real estate assets across North America with a value over $16 billion, including the investment in and development of over 47,000 homes.\nStrand has been actively involved in many real estate sectors, including the acquisition of income-producing assets, the development of high-rise condominiums, multi-family apartment buildings, single-family communities, office towers, and industrial projects, as well as providing debt and equity financing to developers for residential and commercial developments throughout North America.\nWhile Strand has preferred to maintain a low profile, consistent with the philosophy of its key stakeholders, Strand has established a reputation for integrity and success in its real estate dealings.\nWHY JOIN STRAND?\nStrand’s development business is innovative, dynamic, and expanding. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to join a team of professionals in an inclusive and collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. Strand is a progressive business that prioritizes culture and rewards entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity while providing opportunities for its employees to grow with the company, both professionally and financially. Strand has “Deep Roots and Big Plans”.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nProject Accounting & Financial Management\nOwn and execute the steps required for project setup across assigned projects.\nCoordinate with Project Managers on invoice approvals, release of project payments, project cost management, financial reporting and forecasting.\nReview project invoices and cost coding for accuracy and ensure costs are appropriately recorded against project budgets, contracts and commitments.\nReview, process and reconcile monthly subcontractor progress payments and supplier accounts; review, approve and release payments in accordance with Trade Contract and Supplier payment terms, internal approval requirements and BC lien legislation.\nMonitor project job costs; prepare and analyze job cost reports and project budget variances; and review significant variances with the Project Manager.\nApply and enforce change order procedures and ensure approved change orders are accurately reflected in project commitments, budgets and forecasts.\nPrepare project-related month-end entries, accruals, reconciliations and supporting schedules as required.\nPrepare, analyze, reconcile, issue and track Owner progress draws and billings; review with the Project Manager and monitor collections as applicable.\nEnsure timely billing of all project fees and recoveries.\nPrepare and analyze project-specific cash flows, forecasts and other financial reports; identify and communicate significant variances and risks.\nManage project holdback reconciliations and, in conjunction with the Project Manager, ensure timely release of holdbacks following substantial completion in accordance with contractual requirements and BC lien legislation.\nManage the financial close-out of assigned projects, including final subcontractor and supplier billings, statutory holdbacks, outstanding commitments, change orders, deficiencies/chargebacks, Owner billings and recoveries, and ensure projects are accurately and completely closed in Yardi and Procore.\nContract Administration & Compliance\nReview Prime Contracts, Trade Contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements and maintain a working knowledge of requirements related to project costing, billing, payment, holdbacks and financial management.\nAdminister subcontract documentation, including unsigned contracts, insurance requirements, bonding, WCB Clearances, Statutory Declarations and applicable Builders Lien Act requirements.\nNote and track special contract requirements, including project bonding.\nMaintain a working knowledge of project start-up dates, progress and completion dates.\nTeam & Process Responsibilities\nSupport the Manager, Construction Accounting and Project Managers in the financial management of assigned construction projects throughout the project life cycle.\nManage project accounting deliverables and deadlines across multiple assigned projects.\nAct as a resource and mentor to junior members of the accounting team, sharing your knowledge of construction and Strand project accounting practices.\nIdentify and recommend improvements to project accounting processes, controls and reporting.\nREQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS\nPost-secondary degree/diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.\nMinimum 5 years of progressive project accounting experience within the construction industry, preferably within a general contractor, construction management or developer-builder environment.\nStrong working knowledge of construction and project accounting, including job costing, commitments, cost control, progress billings, holdbacks, change orders, accruals, forecasting, project cash-flow management and project close-out.\nWorking knowledge of Canadian construction contracts, including CCDC and CCA standard forms and Trade Contract/subcontract agreements, with the ability to interpret and apply Trade Contract and Supplier payment terms.\nWorking knowledge of the BC Builders Lien Act and its application to progress payments, holdbacks, substantial completion and project close-out.\nDemonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members.\nHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStrong interpersonal skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional business correspondence and project accounting and financial reports.\nStrong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; experience with Yardi and Procore is strongly preferred.\nSelf-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.\nExceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, adapt to changing demands and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nPositive attitude and genuine interest in the construction industry.\nBENEFITS\nStrand is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, growth, and the betterment of all those who dedicate themselves to the realization of its objectives. True to the company’s nature as a “family of professionals”, we are committed to making continued investments in our people. Strand provides a very competitive compensation structure and benefits package that includes the following:\nGenerous Extended Health and Dental Plan\nProfessional Development, Mentorship and Education Programs\nStrand Employee Wellness Program exceeding industry standard\nHOW TO APPLY\nIf you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this role, please send a cover letter along with your resume to https://stranddev.bamboohr.com/careers/85. 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