Junior Project Accountant Job in Halifax, NS | CBCL Limited

Description:

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, theJuniorProject Accountantwill work closely with other project accountants and finance professionals within our accounting group. This role is ideal for a new or recent college graduate looking to start their accounting career!

Job Responsibilities:

• Creation of new projects into Deltek Vision, 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;
• Provide excellent customer service and accounting support to project managers regarding invoicing, project set up, and budget adjustments;

Job Requirements:

• Post secondary diploma in the business/accounting field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field;
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail;
• 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 Deltek Vision application considered an asset
• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Employer contributions towards maternity leave top up
• Health and wellness Incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program