Sr. Project Accountant

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a  Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers , committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Accountant who is familiar with working on large multi-disciplinary projects. As a Project Accountant, you will own the financial operations of the projects assigned to you. You will be a valued member of the project teams, taking initiative to help solve problems as they arise and approach challenges with a can-do attitude. Your analytical abilities and spreadsheet expertise turn incomprehensible numbers into meaningful data, allowing DIALOG’s leaders to make strategic business decisions, propelling our business forward, and ensuring the financial wellbeing of the projects.  

You will be responsible for the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in our financial system.  This role will conduct full-cycle project accounting and will directly work with architects, landscape architects, interior designers, planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers to record, track and control progress billings, project costs, and budgets on projects with a range of complexity.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Reviewing various types of contracts and fee letters (hourly, lump sum and CPM) 

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  Work with Project Managers to properly setup and maintain projects in accordance with the Client contract (this includes labor, disbursement, and consultant budgets) 

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  Ensure projects have current and complete resourcing and project plans  

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  Manage financial aspects of consultant relationships from input to payment release  

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  Support Project Managers during the billing and earned value analysis monthly cycle to ensure accuracy of coded costs and revenue recognition  

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  Prepare monthly invoices in accordance with specific project billing requirements  

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  Analyze Work-In-Progress (WIP) monthly and prepare the WIP back up sheet  

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  Attend internal and external project meetings as applicable  

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  Attend/facilitate monthly revenue review meetings with project explanations  

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  Prepare and issue project performance reports accurately and promptly  

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  Update monthly revenue projections based on PM discussions regarding project schedules and project plans  

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  Responsible for collecting AR on your projects and inputting collection notes in our ERP system  

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  Attend and participate in Project Accounting meetings and development workshops  

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  Facilitate internal monthly project performance meetings with internal stakeholders  

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  Accurate and prompt preparation of standard project reports and adhoc requests  

Who you are:

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  7+ years of project accounting experience within a medium to large sized firm in the architectural and engineering industry  

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  Previous experience with progress-billing accounting in a multi-disciplinary Architectural, Engineering, Construction firm, an asset  

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  BST accounting system experience preferred, aptitude for learning new accounting systems required  

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  Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or related field an asset  

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  Polished communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to seamlessly partner with non-finance minded personnel to build effective relationship as trusted advisor  

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  Driven professional-minded individual with high level of initiative; ability to demonstrate proactive approach to problem solving  

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  Inquisitive - not afraid to ask questions and investigate alternatives before recommending solutions  

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  Detail oriented and ability to dig deep and perform analytics to draw insights from data  

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  Able to adapt quickly to changing work demands without compromising accuracy and quality of work  

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  Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment  

$95,000 - $110,000 a year

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.