Project Accountant
Elcn Open · verified Oct 22, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Elcn. Burnaby · full-time · CA$75,000–CA$80,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Handle project budgets, forecasts and cost checks to keep project accounting on track
- Prepare monthly project results and explain variances in financial reports
- Check work against company accounting rules and client contract terms
- Work with project managers to review financial results and clear discrepancies
- Process invoices, follow billings and receivables, and help with audits and year-end work
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline
- Three to five years in project accounting or financial management, preferably in engineering or construction
- Solid grounding in accounting principles and project cost control
- Comfort using Excel and ERP software; Deltek or a comparable system is preferred
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can manage project finances and work through reporting details with project managers. The position is based in Burnaby and is hybrid.
From the employer
Project Accountant
Burnaby, BC
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Project Accountant!
Your work environment at EXP
Are you ready to make an impact in financial project management? We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Project Accountant to join our team in Burnaby, BC. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting engineering and design projects through accurate financial reporting and analysis.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
- Manage project accounting activities including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Prepare and review monthly project financial reports and variance analyses.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and client contract requirements.
- Collaborate with project managers to monitor financial performance and resolve discrepancies.
- Process invoices, track billings, and manage accounts receivable for assigned projects.
- Support internal audits and assist with year-end financial processes.
What your experience looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in project accounting or financial management, preferably in engineering or construction.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and project cost control.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Deltek or similar preferred).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- CPA designation or working toward CPA is an asset.
This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.
The salary range for this role is between $75K - $80K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: hrsupport@exp.com.