Senior Program Accountant

GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc•Dartmouth, NS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Accountant! Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Sr. Program Accountant is responsible for providing financial oversight, reporting, and analysis for assigned projects from setup through closeout. This role ensures project costs, budgets, commitments, and financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies, accounting standards and contractual requirements. The Sr. Program Accountant works closely with project managers, finance operations teams, and finance leadership to support sound financial decision-making, identify risks and variances, and help ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
CPA designation (required or strongly preferred).
7-10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, construction accounting, or a related project-based financial environment.
Experience in a mid-sized organization (approximately $100M–$500M revenue).
Strong understanding of accounting principles, project cost tracking, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems; project accounting software experience is an asset.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, and project teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial interpretation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements.
All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

Nice To Haves

project accounting software experience

Responsibilities

Set up, maintain, and close project accounts in the accounting system, ensuring project structures, budgets, and reporting requirements are accurately reflected.
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, encumbrances and change orders.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project financial reports, including cost-to-date, forecast-to-complete, budget variance, profitability, and cash flow information.
Investigate project cost variances, billing discrepancies, and unbilled expenses; recommend corrective actions and document resolutions.
Partner with project managers to develop budgets, forecasts, projections, and financial plans for active and upcoming projects.
Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, change orders, approvals, billing documentation, compliance records, and audit support materials.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, explanations, and required documentation.
Assist in improving project accounting processes, internal controls, reporting templates, and financial management practices.