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We have a deep commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice within our office. We are a JUST organization and a Living Wage Employer.
We are always interested in hearing from talented people who would like to join PWL’s extraordinary team. Please send us your resume and portfolio in PDF format using the link below.
PWL Partnership Landscape Architects Inc. is searching for a Project Accountant to join our amazing administration & accounting team in this full-time, in-office role. If you are a project billing superstar and invoicing whiz who likes people as much as numbers, and wants to be part of a fun and vibrant team in our newly renovated downtown Vancouver office, please apply!
About PWL
We are thoughtful, innovative, collaborative problem solvers; we aspire to create meaningful places; we are social and environmental advocates and a JUST ™ registered company.
Our office sits at the edge of Coal Harbour in beautiful downtown Vancouver. If you take a stroll on the seawall, you can see some of how our work has shaped Vancouver's waterfront up close. As a leading Landscape Architectural and Urban Design firm with a strong focus on sustainable design, our practice undertakes a diverse range of projects throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, including park and waterfront design, urban design, open space planning, mixed-use development, institutional projects, and multi-family residential neighbourhoods.
Hours and Schedule:
This position serves as a key point-person for the Finance & Admin team, and works closely with the Office Assistant and Controller, and as such, this role is required in-office full-time; after the 3-month probationary period, this position may work 1day/week from home, ideally Friday.
At PWL, our full-time positions are 37.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break.
Position Overview:
The Project Accountant is responsible for the comprehensive financial administration of project-based work. Key duties include executing client billing, managing the project database, and coordinating payments to sub-consultants. This role provides critical support to the senior leadership team by facilitating the monthly reporting cycle and ensuring all deadlines are met. The successful candidate will act as a primary point of contact for client billing inquiries and will be responsible for contract review and financial reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities:
Invoicing: Ensure timely and accurate delivery of project invoices to clients. Identifying and resolving invoice discrepancies to ensure financial integrity.
Project Billing: Gather and calculate project details, including the processing of sub-consultant invoice payments.
Administration: Manage sub-consultant invoices, project set-up in Ajera, and the maintenance of project databases, folders, and archives.
Office Coordination: Overseeing daily operational requirements, such as communicating directly with the Building Manager, managing office needs, and arranging catering and travel arrangements when required.
Other finance duties as assigned
Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel; high proficiency in Ajera (or similar project accounting software) with the ability to adapt to new software.
Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of project accounting principles and general cost accounting (Time & Expense vs. Fixed Fee allocations).
Precision: Exceptional data entry accuracy and close attention to detail.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive rapport with staff and senior leadership.
Autonomy: Ability to work with limited supervision and prioritize tasks effectively
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaboration: Enjoys working closely with a small admin team, participating in open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving to ensure best practices
Qualifications:
5+ years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
2+ years specifically involving project billing and accounting support tasks.
2+ years of experience within a professional services consulting firm (e.g., Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Real Estate, or Legal).
Education: A diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.
OR and equivalent combination of skills and experience—if you are confident you are a great fit for the position, please apply and tell us why you’re a great fit!.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary is $31-$38 per hour (depending on experience)
Health and Dental benefits after 3 months of probation
Vacation: 6% / 3 weeks per year + 1 day off for your birthday + paid Family Responsibility Leave + other perks and benefits.
Transit – monthly pass reimbursement
Application Process:
This position is posted until closed. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. Please email your resume to careers@pwlpartnership.com in PDF format, 15MB max file size.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest and effort; however, only those invited for interviews may be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other protected ground under the BC Human Rights Code. Candidates who require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment or interview process are encouraged to indicate this on their resume and/or contact us at careers@pwlpartnership.com so we can support their participation.
