Job Description

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An exciting opportunity is available for a proactive and detail-oriented Development Accountant to join a real estate organization on a 24-month contract in Richmond, British Columbia. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the financial accounting and funding activities for ongoing development projects, including tracking project costs, managing budgets, processing invoices, and collaborating with development, construction, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Richmond, BC.
Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze development budgets, actual expenditures, and cost commitments to ensure alignment with approved financial plans
• Manage funding requests related to construction progress and ensure prompt receipt of funds from financial institutions
• Review vendor invoices and assign appropriate coding to cost centers and budget lines
• Liaise with internal teams and third-party partners to validate project milestones, contractual obligations, and billing accuracy
• Contribute to the development and review of project budgets, financial projections, and cost planning models for both soft and hard costs
• Oversee the capitalization process for completed assets or development stages, applying correct accounting treatments for capital expenditures
• Collaborate with finance to compile financial packages for lenders and address related queries
• Support audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to requests related to project financials
• Generate final cost reports and assist with reconciliation activities related to project financing or funding transitions
• Assist in preparing required analysis and documentation to support long-term financing solutions
• Provide financial modeling and investment return analysis for completed developments
• Conduct ad hoc financial evaluations and reporting to support both current and future project planning

Requirements:
Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline
• 3+ years of relevant experience in an accounting role, ideally within a development, construction, or project-focused environment
• Solid grasp of financial reporting standards and how they apply to capital expenditures and project-based accounting
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models and tracking tools
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork
• Proven ability to balance competing tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work setting

If you are an experienced accounting and financial professional, please apply to Robert Half Management Resources today. Please contact our Vancouver office and submit your resume noting "Development Accountant" in the subject line. Please quote Job number 05060-0013258258 in all correspondence.
You must currently live in Vancouver, and be legally authorized to work in Canada.