Project Accountant

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Mississauga, ON, CAN
Hybrid
Mid level
Consulting
The Role
Support project financials and billing for a project portfolio: record monthly income, monitor budgets and contracts, improve DSO, validate controls, liaise with Project Managers and stakeholders, and maintain accurate project information.
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Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. 

Welcome to CIMA+ 

        Job Description

        We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting to the Operations Financial Controller - Accounting, you will provide support to managers in financial monitoring and project invoicing activities.

        We offer a flexible hybrid work model, enabling you to work from home and from our Mississauga office.

        Main Responsibilities

        • Maintain the financial health of a project portfolio
        • Ensure accurate recording of monthly income
        • Closely support the monthly billing process
        • Actively contribute to the improvement of Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) by working with all stakeholders (Project Managers, accounts receivable, clients, etc.)
        • Validate all financial controls put in place to minimize errors and maximize efficiency (rate sheets, resource allocation, precise work breakdown structure), during the project opening process
        • Meet with Project Managers to monitor project finances
        • Review all contracts to ensure accuracy of revenue recognition
        • Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with our internal and external customers
        • Keep project information up to date (budgets, amendments, rates, etc.).
        • Understand and ensure compliance with CIMA+ internal control rules

        Qualifications

        • College diploma in accounting or equivalent
        • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
        • Experience in a professional services organization (asset)
        • Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
        • Autonomy, flexibility, agility, good communication skills, and analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
        • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite, especially Teams, Outlook, PowerBI and Excel

        Considered an asset:

        • CPA designation
        • Experience with Dynamics 365
        • Experience with an ERP migration
        • Bilingual in French and English

        At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success.  

        Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you: 

        • Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week 
        • Employee and Family Assistance Program 
        • Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution 
        • As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees 
        • Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode  
        • Work/Life balance policy across Canada 
        • 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience 
        • Tailored training to improve your existing skills 

        Additional Information

        At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

        CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

        Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

        In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

        Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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        Microsoft Teams
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        The Company
        HQ: Laval, Québec
        2,771 Employees
        Year Founded: 1990

        What We Do

        CIMA+ provides a variety of consulting engineering services, namely in the areas of buildings, infrastructure, transportation, energy and resources, project management, communication systems, and the environment. The search for excellence has been part of our DNA since our foundation in 1990, and our teams draw on decades of experience acquired across Canada to deliver quality projects that meet our client’s expectations. This commitment has allowed CIMA+ to rank among the largest private consulting engineering firms in the country. Today, with over 30 offices across Canada, CIMA+ employs more than 3,000, a majority of whom share ownership in the company. At CIMA+ we believe that our job aims at improving the lives of those around us. Sustainable solutions inspired by engineering help meet the many challenges of today and tomorrow. Because when you engineer for people, you also engineer for a better world.

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