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Project Cost Accountant (Contract)
@ Robert Half
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
Robert Half is recruiting a Project Cost Accountant on contract for a client in the industrial and technology sector, based in Mississauga, ON, on-site. The role blends project accounting and financial accounting: project margin analysis, cost-to-complete, revenue recognition, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting. Pay is $35-45/h, paid as T4.
Responsibilities:
- Monthly project margin analysis and cost-to-complete assessments
- Revenue recognition, warranty and inventory accounting
- Month-end and year-end close, reconciliations and journal entries
- Budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for operational leaders
- Audit requests and internal control initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3+ years progressive accounting experience in project-based environments
- Project, cost or contract accounting experience
- CPA designated or working towards designation is an asset
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn ERP systems
- Strong analytical, communication and multitasking skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
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Our client, a well-established organization in the industrial and technology sector, is seeking a Project Cost Accountant to join its finance team on a contract basis. This role offers a blend of project accounting and financial accounting responsibilities, supporting business operations through accurate financial reporting, project cost analysis, forecasting, and month-end close activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, analyzing project performance, and contributing to financial decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Location: Mississauga, ON (on-site)
Pay range: 35-45/h T4
Key Responsibilities
- Perform monthly project accounting activities, including project margin analysis, cost-to-complete assessments, revenue recognition, warranty and inventory accounting and review of operating expenses and project financial performance
- Support project managers with budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting activities.
- Prepare financial reports and provide analysis to operational leaders and management.
- Assist with intercompany and related-party accounting transactions.
- Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and financial reporting
- Review financial data for compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
- Assist with external audit requests and provide required documentation.
- Support internal control and compliance initiatives.
- Contribute to special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, construction, or project-based environments.
- Experience with project accounting, cost accounting, or contract accounting.
- CPA designated or working towards designation is an asset.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting coupled with advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and navigate various ERP and financial reporting systems.
- Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation is nice to have.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative approach with a strong customer-service mindset.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Hands-on exposure to project-based financial operations.
- Opportunity to partner closely with project managers and business leaders.
- Broad mix of project accounting, financial reporting, and analysis responsibilities.
- Dynamic environment offering varied and impactful work.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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