Jr Project Accountant
At Salas O’Brien 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.
Job Summary: Our office in Toronto is looking for a Jr. Project Accountant to join our busy Accounting Team.
The Jr. Project Accountant will support billing processes, assist with cost tracking, and maintain accurate financial records. The Jr. Project Accountant will be working in a dynamic environment where attention to detail and accuracy are essential. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting.
Here are the details of your duties in this role:
- 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.
- Prepare draft and final invoices for billable projects
- 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.
- Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations
- Assist in processing of employee expenses
- Performs other related duties as required
Qualifications and Experience:
Your Background
- Relevant university degree or college diploma with an accounting focus
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within the engineering/architectural/construction industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time-management skills, the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel.
- Experience with Deltek Vision is an asset but not required.
Location: Toronto, Ontario (North York)
Travel: None
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $60,000 to 70,000 CAD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- RRSP with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably within the engineering/architectural/construction industries.Skills Required
- Relevant university degree or college diploma with an accounting focus
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong time-management skills and ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills, specifically with Excel
- Accounting experience within the engineering, architectural, or construction industries
- Experience with Deltek Vision
Salas O'Brien Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Salas O'Brien and has not been reviewed or approved by Salas O'Brien.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options include multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with an individual medical option at no premium, plus no‑cost preventive medications and mental‑health resources. Employer‑paid disability and life coverage further strengthen the safety net.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a base PTO allotment plus company office‑closure days and paid parental leave for births, adoptions, and foster placements. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave is a standout component of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) employer match with a potential additional company stock contribution, along with RRSP support in Canada and a student‑loan payment 401(k) match in the U.S. These features provide structured long‑term savings support beyond base pay.
Salas O'Brien Insights
What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization. We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
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