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SMS Engineering is a privately-owned consulting engineering firm headquartered in Winnipeg providing pre-development and planning to design and contract administration of projects to local and national clients. Our engineering specialist team delivers award winning innovative solutions to built environments.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding designs to our clients, and we value our employees. Our workplace embraces a culture in which we never stop learning which enables our team to develop and thrive throughout their careers.
Are you our next Project Accountant Coordinator?
Are you a detail driven accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and improving processes? We’re looking for a Project Accountant Coordinator to support the financial operations of our growing engineering firm. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s eager to learn, think critically, and contribute to the business operations.
Accounting Operations
- Support project budget reconciliations, forecasting, and work in progress reporting
- Prepare and issue invoices to clients, and assist with collections (AR)
- Assist with payroll inputs, reporting, and timesheet approvals
- Assist with expense entries and payments (AP)
- Reconcile bank accounts and help maintain general ledger accuracy
- Support month-end activities, including journal entries, reporting, and reconciliations
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
Interdepartmental and Client Coordination
- Communicate with internal teams and external vendors/clients as required
- Track project-related financials, billing milestones, and deadlines
- Respond to finance-related inquiries from staff and managers
Process Optimization
- Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and enhance workflows
- Contribute to ongoing automation initiatives within the Accounting Department
- Help ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reports
What You Bring:
· Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· Minimum of two years’ experience in an Accounting department
· Experience with accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint) preferred
· Proficient in MS Office particularly with MS Excel
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills
· Sharp analytical skills and attention to detail
· Collaborative mindset with strong business acumen
· Curiosity and a proactive approach to understanding business operations
· Adaptability and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude in a dynamic environment
SMS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and can provide accommodations for candidates involved in the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Winnipeg, MB R3H 0N3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field?
- Do you have experience with Deltek Vantagepoint?
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
