Junior Project Accountant

Junior Project Accountant Apply Here! Junior Project / Business Unit Accountant Vancouver, BC KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion , Integrity , and Excellence . With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter. Today's challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project. We are problem-solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations. Guided by our long-term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future , we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations. The Opportunity: As a Junior Business Unit Accountant , you will have the opportunity to work with a talented accounting team in support of KCB’s Mining Environmental Group (“MEG”). Reporting to the Accounting Team Lead, this individual will be responsible for a variety of project and business unit accounting functions in collaboration with other members of the finance and accounting team as well as regional office managers. This role will give you the opportunity to: Ensure project-related invoicing is processed accurately and in a timely manner. Oversee and coordinate all project accounting activities including time transfers, project revenue adjustments and non-chargeable effort for designated projects. Set up and close projects, bill rate, budgets, change order maintenance. Assist in preparing monthly project and expense analysis reports. Follow up WIP and A/R weekly. Process project expenses. Review employee expense reports and vendor invoices for projects. Collaborating with Project Manager to identify solutions to streamline work. Prepare and enter journal entries as required. Maintain project related documentation and requirements including contracts, addendums, modifications of purchase and service orders. Assist with continuous improvements and execute changes on all aspects of project accounting. Escalate problems with appropriate discretion and expedite resolution to any issues. Maintain strong working relationships with project team members and project managers. Other duties as assigned. What We Require: A degree or diploma in accounting. Previous experience in project accounting is considered an asset. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Strong attention to detail. Great problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, effectively and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Good verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact collaboratively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Ability to multitask and collaborate with other team members to meet deliverables and timelines. Proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience using ERP project accounting systems. Previous accounting experience with an engineering consulting company is an asset. Understand GAAP and accounting controls. What's Offered The salary for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 per year. The salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level. Along with continued career development, KCB offers: Hybrid work opportunities Annual performance and salary review Vacation policy that aligns to your experience Paid OT, and sick days Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity We are a global mid-size organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality. To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB ( klohn.com ) and our Careers page for more details. Department Mining Locations Vancouver Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Vancouver About Klohn Crippen Berger KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.