At CBCL Limited, we are a successful, dynamic, growing engineering and environmental consulting firm. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Accountant to join our Accounting team in our Halifax office overlooking the beautiful downtown waterfront. Whether you're an experienced professional or building your career, we're open to candidates at various levels of expertise.

Reporting to the Manager, Project Accounting, the Project Accountant will work closely with other project accountants and finance professionals within our accounting group. You will work collaboratively to provide information and support to project managers for invoicing and reporting. Our accounting team works to provide exceptional client service to approximately 500 employees across our locations in Atlantic Canada and Ontario.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Creation of new projects into Vantagepoint, and review existing project prior to use;
• Ensure accounting records are up to date with client information;
• Financial management of a portfolio of projects, including inputting and verifying data into the accounting system to ensure accuracy of invoices;
• Collaborate with project managers to generate, finalize and issue final invoices and send them to clients via mail or email;
• Build strong relationships with project managers by providing monthly paperwork ensuring accurate project reporting;
• Leverage your attention to detail to review client agreements and ensure project budgets are accurate; and
• Provide excellent customer service and accounting support to project managers regarding invoicing, project set up, and budget adjustments.

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• Post secondary diploma in the business/accounting field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field;
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, intermediate level understanding preferred;
• Ability to build and foster excellent working relationships;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• Experience with Vantagepoint application considered an asset.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Flexible hours and locationsto support work/life balance, including hybrid options
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise
• Exposure to a variety of projects
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise
• Mentoringopportunities to foster your personal and professional development
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its twelve offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Please let us know by emailing [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.