Junior Project Accountant

At Stephenson Engineering, a Salas O’Brien company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects.

That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day : inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving.

It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us : Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world.

We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Position Summary The Junior Project Accountant plays an impactful role in the success of the project's financial reporting and management.

The Junior Project Accountant will help the Project Team understand whether the financial metrics of a project are on track (within budget) and profitable. Key Responsibilities

• Understand project contract terms and billing requirements to effectively set up a new project in the accounting system.
• Enter the project budget in the accounting system at the start of the project once it has been reviewed and approved by the project management team.
• Ensure client change orders and subcontractor change orders are entered in the accounting system and coded correctly once they have been approved for processing by the project management team.
• Prepare draft and final invoices for billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Accounting Manager.
• Communicate with Project Managers with monthly project variances and resolution of issues.
• Review all sub-consultant invoices to proper coding, ensure sub-consultant invoices included on the monthly client billing are posted in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education & Experience Preferable experience includes :

• Relevant university degree or college diploma with an accounting focus.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience with invoicing and accounts receivable.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time-management skills, the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a multi-currency environment an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a robust Total Rewards package that has been tailored to help each member of our team thrive. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for individuals and their dependents, all full-time team members have access to the following benefits :

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including access to the Salas O’Brien Academy library of technical and professional development curricula
• Professional education and licensing insurance
• A flexible approach to work and time off to help our team members balance their work and personal lives
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program, including counseling on major life events, child and elder care referrals, and legal and financial resources
• RRSP with up to 5% employer match
• Yearly bonus program
• Summer hours

Joining our team means joining a community of experts working together to make a difference for our clients. We think our team members should expect a difference, too.

Our Ownership Values are at the heart of what we do and have helped us build an exceptional place to work. Location : North York, ON (In-office) Travel : None