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Project AccountantWSP Canada • Laval, Quebec, Canada
Project Accountant

Project Accountant

WSP Canada • Laval, Quebec, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.
We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here.
As a Project Accountant, you'll support the financial health of projects that shape communities. You'll help bring clarity and consistency to project financials-making it easier for project teams to stay on track and enabling leaders to make sound decisions.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:
  • Provide support and oversight on a portfolio of projects with multiple PMs across business units.
  • Attend regular meetings with Project Delivery Team on the financial status of projects.
  • Lead the financial review for projects to ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
  • Assist PM's through the financial lifecycle of a project (i.e. setup, monitoring, updating and closure).
  • Accurately reflect a projects' financial status by ensuring timely recording of all cost and revenue transactions.
  • Ensure project is setup and updated accurately and mirrors the as-sold price, cost and margin of the contract, and that addendums/change orders and PO's support the contract value loaded in the system
  • Work with the Project Delivery Team to ensure timely project reviews are performed, ETCs and EACs prepared and updated and any financial issues related to earnings, cash-flow, and reporting are addressed.
  • Assess project financial risks and assist in updating the project risk register and revenue adjustment forms as needed.
  • Train and educate project delivery team on the use of project analysis tools, dashboards, Oracle, etc.
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of the company's revenue and costing methodologies and provides expertise to the Project Delivery Team.
  • Assist with external and internal project audit requirements.
  • Understand commercial, billing and payment terms on the project and act as a liaison with the Billing team to ensure invoices are prepared and sent to the client in a timely manner.
  • Assist Controller with project related reserves as required (i.e. Estimate at Completion adjustments, Accounts Receivable, Work in Progress, Legal claims) and proformas.
  • Support Controller during month end close as required.
  • Prepare and analyze variances pertaining to cost and revenue.
  • Provide financial assistance as required during the bid and pursuit phase as required.
  • Prepare ad hoc financial reports for Controller and Management.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in administration or accounting
  • 3+ years of experience in project accounting, in financial and operational management;
  • Knowledge of the professional services industry, project-based accounting and ERP systems;
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
  • Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Windows tools;
  • Excellent knowledge of spoken and written French and English;
  • Knowledge of Oracle would be an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
  • A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the world, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work and real balance - we recognize the importance of balance and encourage you to prioritize what matters most.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$69,700 - $92,300
MB & ON: $63,600 - $87,500
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark With WSP

If you're driven by purpose and eager to build your career while contributing to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a better future-for communities, for clients, and for your growth.At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .
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