Project Accountant

Marcon Construction•Langley, BC

10d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Marcon is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management of its growing portfolio of development and construction projects across the Lower Mainland. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate job cost reporting, preparing WIP schedules, monitoring project margins, and collaborating with project teams to ensure disciplined financial performance throughout the construction lifecycle. Marcon, founded in 1985, is a real estate company specializing in acquiring, developing, building, and managing properties in Metro Vancouver, with a strong focus on quality and craft. The company is committed to providing elevated experiences and fostering a hardworking team environment.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Approximately 3–7 years of experience in construction or project accounting.
Strong understanding of job cost accounting.
Strong understanding of WIP reporting.
Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
Analytical and detail-oriented.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate with both finance and operational teams.
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Pride in maintaining strong financial discipline across projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with construction ERP systems.
CPA candidacy.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure trade contractor and vendor costs are coded correctly across assigned projects.
Prepare and review monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.
Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
Monitor project financial performance, identifying margin risks and cost-to-complete concerns.
Work closely with Project Managers and construction teams to review forecasts and analyze financial variances.
Support informed decision-making by project teams.
Assist with validating billing progress.
Provide cost inputs for lender draw submissions.
Support financial processes throughout the full project lifecycle, from startup through completion.