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Project Accountant

Axis Recruitment
4 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Canada

Description of the company:

Our client is a mid-sized design firm with over 100 staff, delivering a wide range of projects across multiple sectors. As the firm continues to grow and take on increasingly complex work, the finance team plays an important role in supporting project operations, billing, and financial reporting across the organization

The role:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist will manage project billing and receivables in collaboration with project principals and the finance leadership team. This role involves preparing client invoices, tracking outstanding payments, and maintaining accurate financial records related to project work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or another professional services environment where billing is tied directly to project work.

The finance team operates remotely, so this role requires someone comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication with internal stakeholders.

Why is this role open:

The firm is expanding and taking on larger and more complex projects, which has increased the volume and coordination required for project billing and receivables. They are looking to bring in an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the finance team and ensure invoices, payments, and project financial records are managed accurately.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts receivable and project billing processes
• Prepare and process client invoices based on project billing information
• Coordinate with project principals to gather billing details and finalize invoices
• Upload and manage invoices within Deltek Vantagepoint or similar project accounting platforms
• Track outstanding invoices and assist with AR aging and payment follow-up
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and reconciliation issues
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and project financial documentation
• Support the finance team with general accounting and reconciliation tasks as needed

Must-haves:

• 8-10+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable or project-based accounting
• Experience working within architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services firms
• Strong understanding of project-based billing workflows
• Experience preparing and managing client invoices tied to project work
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong communication skills when working with internal stakeholders such as project principals
Nice-to-haves:
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or other project accounting software
• Experience working with project managers or principals on billing coordination
• Prior experience in a mid-sized professional services environment
 
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Compensation for all roles Axis recruits for is multi-faceted and based on a range of factors including experience, skills, location, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may include performance-based bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits offering, in accordance with applicable Employment Standards Act (ESA) requirements. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process. We do not request or consider compensation history. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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