Cost Accountant *HYBRID, remote primary*

We are looking for a detail-oriented Cost Accountant to join our team in North Waterloo, Ontario. This role involves overseeing financial aspects of our projects, from acquisition to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout. As a key member of the finance team, you will collaborate closely with project managers and other stakeholders to support the financial health of our organization.Responsibilities:- Manage vendor setup and maintain payment schedules, ensuring timely and accurate processing of subcontractor payments, expenditures, and payroll allocations.- Monitor and track project-related costs, including subcontracts, materials, and labour, using automated accounting software.- Analyze construction contracts to ensure project setup aligns with contractual terms and oversee budgets, change orders, and budget transfers.- Reconcile job costs with supporting documentation and prepare detailed project reports for review.- Work with project managers to establish and update cost structures, ensuring accurate financial activity across budgets, invoices, and purchase orders.- Prepare and submit construction draw requests to financial institutions and stakeholders, ensuring all costs are billed accurately and on time.- Maintain and forecast cash flow data, providing insights into discrepancies and potential cost impacts on profitability.- Oversee grant reporting, tracking, and administration processes, ensuring compliance with guidelines.- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial projections and specialized reporting as required.- Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting, with a focus on project or cost accounting.- Proficiency with ERP systems and automated accounting software.- Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including progress billing and WIP (Work in Progress) analysis.- Familiarity with GAAP accounting standards and experience managing multiple entities.- Demonstrated ability to analyze budgets, perform reconciliations, and prepare financial reports.- Experience with foreign exchange transactions and real estate project accounting is an asset.- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.

Location: Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 9/2/2025