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Project Accountant
@ RWC Systems
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
RWC Systems is hiring a Project Accountant to serve as the link between Operations and Finance at the project level. The role maintains accurate project financial records, job costs, billing, change orders, WIP and holdbacks through closeout. Salary is $75,000 to $90,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Set up projects and maintain project financial records
- Monitor job costs against contracts and budgets
- Support project billing, change orders and WIP
- Maintain holdback schedules and follow up with customers and GCs
- Coordinate final billing and project closeout
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance or business
- 3+ years of project accounting experience preferred
- Strong Excel and accounting-system skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with Finance and Operations
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance, Business |
| Perks mentioned | Tuition support |
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RWC Systems
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Full company description
RWC Systems is a first-class contractor specializing in steel stud wall assemblies, high-end drywall finishes, acoustical ceilings and more. Having served the areas between Chilliwack and Whistler for over 35 years, RWC boasts a now second-generation, family owned and operated business. With many successful landmark projects in Metro Vancouver, including; Nordstrom at Pacific Centre, Microsoft Offices at Pacific Centre, Amazon Offices at Telus Gardens, Mercedes-Benz Dealership on Terminal, Grandview Aquatic Centre in Grandview Heights, Main Street Skytrain Station Renovations, and many more.
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,663
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 101
- Reported office locations
- 17802 66 Avenue, Unit 101A, Surrey, BC V3S 7X1, CA
- Business categories
- Smart Building
- Construction
- Interior Design
- Other recorded names
- RWC Systems
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RWC Systems is a first-class contractor specializing in steel stud wall assemblies, high-end drywall finishes, acoustical ceilings and more. Having served the areas between Chilliwack and Whistler for over 35 years, RWC boasts a now second-generation, family owned and operated business. With many successful landmark projects in Metro Vancouver, including; Nordstrom at Pacific Centre, Microsoft Offices at Pacific…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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RWC is proven industry leader with more than 45 years of experience. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity and delivering consistent results. We say what we mean, and we do what we say.
As we continue to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients, contractors, suppliers, and employees, we strengthen our impact withing the community and help drive success for those around us. Our growth remains focused on developing and deepening our profile and presence, grow relationships, and expand our capacity in a safe work environment.
About the Role:
The Project Accountant provides financial ownership and support at the project level and serves as the primary connection between Operations and Finance. This role ensures project financial information is accurate, timely and complete and supports project billing, job-cost monitoring, change orders, commitments, WIP, holdbacks and project closeout.
Working closely with Project Managers, Operations team and Finance leadership, you will be responsible for validating and reporting financial information. Project Managers and Operations own the operational forecasts; the Project Accountant validates, analyzes and challenges the financial information.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Setup & Administration
- Set up new projects in the accounting system.
- Maintain project financial records.
- Ensure contract information is accurately captured.
- Maintain project documentation.
Job Costs & Project Financial Information
- Monitor job costs against contracts and approved budgets.
- Identify missing, unusual or incorrectly coded costs.
- Track committed costs and outstanding obligations.
- Investigate project accounting discrepancies.
- Provide project financial information to the Controller and CFO.
Billing & Change Orders
- Support project billing.
- Monitor billing requirements and supporting documentation.
- Track approved, pending and disputed change orders.
- Ensure approved changes are incorporated into billing and project records.
- Identify unbilled project amounts.
WIP Support
- Prepare and maintain project information supporting WIP.
- Provide project cost and billing information to the Controller.
- Investigate project variances and unusual movements.
- Support project profitability analysis.
Holdback / Retainage Management
- Maintain project-level holdback/retainage schedules.
- Track contractual and statutory requirements applicable to each project.
- Track certificate dates and applicable release deadlines.
- Track lien/claim deadlines.
- Track required statutory declarations, WCB clearances, lien documentation and other release requirements.
- Proactively follow up with customers/GCs regarding outstanding holdbacks.
- Reconcile holdback balances.
- Monitor expected release dates and actual receipts.
- Escalate overdue, disputed or high-risk holdbacks.
- Coordinate final holdback release and project closeout.
Project Closeout
- Monitor outstanding project requirements.
- Ensure final billing is completed.
- Track outstanding holdbacks and receivables.
- Coordinate required closeout documentation.
- Confirm project financial records are complete.
Decision-Making Authority
- Manage project financial administration within established policies.
- Request missing project documentation.
- Follow up with customers/GCs regarding billing and holdbacks.
- Escalate project financial risks and disputes.
- Recommend corrections to project financial information.
- Accounting treatment and material accounting decisions remain with the Controller. Material financial risks and cash-flow implications are escalated to the CFO / Finance Director.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant accounting/project accounting experience preferred.
- Strong Excel and accounting-system skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with both Finance and Operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Construction/subcontracting experience.
- Experience with project accounting.
- Experience with WIP.
- Experience with progress billing, holdbacks/retainage and change orders.
- Familiarity with construction contracts and project closeout requirements.
Why Join RWC?
- Competitive salary with strong long-term growth potential.
- Professional development opportunities with paid tuition.
- Collaborative, innovative, fast-paced team environment.
- Comprehensive company-paid benefits (extended health, dental & vision).
- Easy Fridays to support balance and productivity.
- Frequent team events and office perks.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile and complex construction projects.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
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