Cost Accountant

TrueNorth: Cost Accountant

TrueNorth Sustainable Infrastructure

Kamloops, BC

Company Overview

TrueNorth Sustainable Infrastructure Inc. is a Canadian infrastructure development company focused on building next-generation digital infrastructure, including hyperscale data centres and AI campus developments. The company works at the intersection of energy, technology, and infrastructure to support the growing demand for high-performance computing and data processing across North America.

As the company continues to grow, TrueNorth is expanding its internal financial systems and operational capabilities to support multiple active infrastructure projects across Canada.

Position Summary

The Cost Accountant plays a critical role in supporting project financial management, cost control, and accounting operations across the company's infrastructure development and construction projects. This position is responsible for tracking project costs, maintaining accurate job cost records, processing invoices and payments, and support reporting requirements across multiple active projects.

The Cost Accountant will work closely with project managers, consultants, external accountants, and company leadership to ensure financial information is organized, accurate, and up to date.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, project-driven environment, and has experience with construction, development, infrastructure, or project-based accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Administration

• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintain accurate financial records and data entry
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support monthly and year-end reporting processes
• Maintain organized financial files and documentation
• Assist with payroll administration and expense tracking
• Support GST/PST and other regulatory filings and reporting requirements

Project Cost Tracking

• Track project expenses and contractor invoices across multiple development projects
• Maintain job cost records and project financial tracking spreadsheets
• Assist with monitoring budgets, change orders, and project-related costs
• Support preparation of project financial summaries and reports
• Help organize documentation related to contracts, invoices, and progress billings

Operational Support

• Work with project managers, consultants, and external accounting partners to support financial reporting and project coordination
• Assist with improving internal financial processes and reporting systems
• Support general administrative and accounting tasks as required

Systems & Tools

Current systems include:

• Xero
• Plooto
• Payworks
• Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based reporting systems

The company is also exploring additional construction and project management systems such as Procore and Asset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma, degree or professional designation in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of accounting experience
• Experience in construction, development, or project-based environments is considered an asset
• Experience with Xero and Microsoft Excel preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000
Compensation is flexible and negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

TrueNorth Sustainable Infrastructure offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Extended health and medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Mental health support
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual healthcare
• Annual wellness spending account

Career Growth & Impact

This position offers long-term growth potential as the company continues expanding its infrastructure development portfolio.

As operations grow, the role may evolve into a more senior accounting or finance support position with increased responsibility across project and corporate financial operations.