Project Accountant - Billing - 18-Month Contract

Résumé du poste

The Project Accountant will manage client billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting while ensuring all activities align with contract terms and budgets. They will also collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and drive process improvements through automation and documentation.

Détails du poste

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Accountant - Billing - 18-Month Contract based in Canada. The Project Accountant will support client billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting for healthcare and pharmaceutical services. You will review contract terms, manage billing setups, prepare accurate invoices, and monitor accounts receivable across assigned client portfolios. The role combines accounting expertise, contract administration, analytical thinking, and close collaboration with business and client stakeholders. You will investigate billing discrepancies, support dispute resolution, and ensure financial activity remains aligned with approved budgets and contractual requirements. The position also offers opportunities to improve billing processes through automation, documentation, issue resolution, and change management. Working remotely in Ontario, you will operate independently while partnering closely with Finance, Program Management, and client teams. This 18-month contract is well suited to an organized accounting professional who enjoys detail-oriented work and a fast-changing, collaborative environment. \n Accountabilities: Interpret approved contract terms, including pricing, deliverables, billing schedules, purchase orders, and budget limits, and configure commercial terms in Sage and supporting documentation. Establish and maintain client and project codes and related billing setups for assigned business units. Validate contract pricing and update fee structures and billing processes when contractual terms change. Execute client billing activities accurately and on schedule in accordance with contracts and internal policies. Prepare and issue client invoices with complete supporting documentation and coordinate internal reviews and approvals when required. Maintain detailed billing files and tracking mechanisms to ensure billings remain within approved budgets and purchase order limits. Record revenue and costs in the accounting system in accordance with applicable recognition policies, ensuring transactions are accurate, complete, and properly supported. Monitor billing activity, investigate discrepancies with business partners, and resolve or escalate issues with appropriate documentation. Partner with Program Management and clients regarding invoice questions, approvals, contract updates, and other matters affecting billing and revenue recognition. Identify contract scope or pricing changes that require change orders and communicate their implications to relevant stakeholders. Support the resolution of aged outstanding invoices and billing disputes by providing documentation and working with clients and internal teams to accelerate payment. Maintain accurate records of routine accounting transactions and ensure processes are documented, compliant, and appropriately controlled. Organize supporting documentation, including invoices, approvals, correspondence, and backup materials, in line with audit and retention requirements. Collaborate with Finance and business teams to improve billing and reporting processes through issue resolution, automation, streamlining, and change management. Support broader finance process improvement initiatives, audit activities, and ad hoc client requests. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Less than 2 years of experience in billing support, contract administration, contract pricing, or a related field. Working knowledge of contract administration and basic accounting principles and practices. Prior experience with Sage is considered an asset. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other business productivity tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate data, investigate discrepancies, and work through complex tasks. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with a strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and diverse internal stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Sound decision-making skills and a resourceful approach to identifying and recommending process improvements. Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, priorities, and business needs. Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and use financial and company systems effectively. Benefits: 18-month full-time contract opportunity. Remote position based in Ontario, Canada. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits supporting physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Support for working families, including potential backup dependent care, adoption assistance, family-building support, behavioral health resources, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. Access to professional training and development programs. Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs and employee resource groups. Opportunities for volunteer activities and broader professional development. Collaborative environment with exposure to Finance, Program Management, and client-facing operations. Opportunity to contribute to billing process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency within a healthcare-focused environment. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1

Ce que vous ferez

The Project Accountant will manage client billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting while ensuring all activities align with contract terms and budgets. They will also collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies and drive process improvements through automation and documentation.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with less than two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Avantages

• Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Paid parental leave • Paid caregiver leave • Professional training and development • Mentorship programs • Employee resource groups • Backup dependent care • Adoption assistance • Family-building support • Behavioral health resources

Compétences indiquées

• Change Management · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• Souci du détail · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Accounts receivable · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Revenue Recognition · Souhaitée
• Billing · Souhaitée
• Process Improvement · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Billing
• Revenue recognition
• Financial reporting
• Contract administration
• Accounts receivable
• Sage
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Change management
• Budget monitoring
• Invoice preparation
• Process improvement
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Mentorship
• Invoicing
• Operations
• Problem Solving
• Budgeting
• Training And Development
• Decision Making
• Detail Oriented
• Data Privacy
• Business Administration
• Artificial Intelligence
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Microsoft Outlook
• Organizational Skills
• Pharmaceuticals
• Program Management
• Finance
• Collaboration
• Information Privacy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Auditing
• Automation
• Computer Literacy
• Operational Efficiency
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Analytical Thinking
• Reporting Processes
• Financial Statements
• Caregiving
• Revenue Recognition
• Accounting
• Contract Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Project Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors