Senior Project Accountant
EllisDon • Ottawa, null • Full Time • $75,000–$95,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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You as a Senior Project Accountant will:
- You will be a lead member of the Project Accounting team responsible for the supervision of 2 or more direct reports.
- Responsible for facilitating the accurate and timely reporting of project cost and revenue.
- Support Operations with the timely development of the project CBS.
- Enter and maintain project data. (Budgets, forecasts, qty’s, cost codes, etc.)
- Produce variance reporting (Cost Accruals, Revenue Accruals, Budget Moves, Quantity Claiming, etc.)
- Understand key contractual information relating to assigned projects.
- Support Operations with the development of accurate and timely cash flow forecasts.
- Collaborate with Operations and the General Accounting team to ensure accuracy of Month End Reporting.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide project insights for decision-making.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Is this the right role for you?
- Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in ICI Construction.
- Degree/Diploma in a related field. AACE accreditation(s) considered an asset (e.g. CCT, CPP).
- Demonstrated experience with a variety of contract types (Unit Rate, Cost-Reimbursable, T&M (LEMS), Provisional Sums, Lump Sum).
- You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
- You possess strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Explorer Eclipse ERP and B2W Estimate/Track software is an asset
- Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
- You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and can manage tight deadlines.
- Must have or be eligible for CISD Secret Level Clearance.
The proposed salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000.
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
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