Associate Accountant

Adi Development Group

Associate Accountant at Adi Development Group managing financial operations for development projects. Collaborating with multiple teams and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation and reporting.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeBurlington • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$55,000 - CA$70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly project draws and budget variance analysis — you’ll gain hands-on exposure to real-time decisions on construction projects
Prepare, review, and maintain payment draw schedules in accordance with internal processes
Complete GL reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and project financial reports accurately and on time
Work with budget owners to refine cash flow forecasts, monitor project risks, and flag potential issues early
Review invoices processed by Accounts Payable for coding accuracy, budget alignment, and required approvals
Maintain project budgets in Sage and support accurate data flow between Sage and Procore
Partner with Construction Project Managers to review coding accuracy, identify budget variances early, and learn the operational side of development accounting from the ground up
Assist the Controller, Sales & Marketing, and external counsel with closing site records and unit closing statements
Prepare and file HST returns and T5018s accurately and on time
Support process improvements and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or real estate development — or a recent graduate who’s eager to build a career in project accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field
CPA designation in progress — you’re on the path and committed to the profession
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and working with large data sets
Solid understanding of accounting principles and strong attention to detail
Hands-on experience with accounting software (Sage experience is a plus)
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn, ask questions, and solve problems
High integrity, confidentiality and professionalism in everything you do
Genuine curiosity and a drive for continuous improvement and process optimization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning & Development Reimbursement: We invest in your growth with tuition and education reimbursements so you never stop levelling up.
Competitive Paid Time Off: Vacation, Wellness, and Sick days - because rest fuels great work.
Competitive Salaries: Regular compensation market reviews ensure your total package stays ahead of the curve.
Employee Home Ownership Program: Dream of living in one of our communities? Eligible Adians receive a discount off the purchase price.
Comprehensive Benefits Plan: Full coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, paramedical, life insurance and more for you and your dependents.
Flexible Health, Lifestyle & Wellness Spending Account: Annual spending accounts for fitness, gym memberships, family & pet needs, extra health coverage and more.
Dedicated Online Mental Health Partner: 24/7 access to professional online therapy because your wellbeing matters.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingbudget variance analysisGL reconciliationsbank reconciliationsfinancial reportingcash flow forecastinginvoice processingHST returnsT5018sExcel

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsproactive mindsetproblem-solvingcuriositycontinuous improvementprofessionalismconfidentialitycommunicationtime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA designation