Project Accountant

Novacom Building Partners

. Set up project budgets, contracts and commitments in Procore and Acumatica .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSurrey • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project accounting within the commercial construction sector, with a strong focus on budget management, cost reporting, and compliance with the BC Builders Lien Act. Proficient in using Procore and Acumatica for effective project financial management and communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project AccountingProcore ExperienceBC Builders Lien Act KnowledgeCost ReportingAcumatica Experience

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Hard Skills

Project BudgetingCost ReportingVariance AnalysisSubcontractor Billing ReviewFinancial ForecastingContract ManagementHoldback Release ManagementConstruction AccountingJob Portfolio ManagementMonthly Owner Billings

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTime ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreAcumatica

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA ProgressPost-Secondary Education in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionGeneral ContractorBuilders Lien ActWorkSafeBCProject Closeout

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up project budgets, contracts and commitments in Procore and Acumatica
Prepare, submit and follow through on monthly owner billings
Review subcontractor billings against contracts, apply holdbacks under the Builders Lien Act, and pay on time
Maintain current WorkSafeBC clearances, insurance and contract documents before payments are issued
Review and correctly code project costs
Prepare cost reports, budget reconciliations and variance analyses with Project Managers
Produce reliable cost and revenue forecasts for the Project Director
Manage substantial completion, holdback release and final accounts through project closeout
Partner with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Director, trades and suppliers
Report to the Director of Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of project accounting in commercial construction, ideally with a general contractor
Experience owning a portfolio of jobs
Hands-on Procore experience with commitments, subcontractor invoices, change events and budget views
Working knowledge of construction accounting and the BC Builders Lien Act, including holdbacks
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while remaining accurate
Clear, direct communication with PMs, trades and suppliers
Acumatica experience is an asset
Post-secondary education in accounting or finance is an asset
CPA progress is a plus
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Able to work from the Surrey office four days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit sharing; everyone shares in company profitability
Comprehensive benefit plan
Hybrid and flexible work: four days in the office, one from home, with flexible hours
Procore, Acumatica and Microsoft 365, fully licensed and trained
Training, courses and conferences
Scope to shape the role as the team grows
Flat structure
Regular one-to-ones with manager
Staff lunches
Annual retreat
Giving back through the ICBA Foundation and Homes + Hope