Junior Project Accountant

SENER is an independent engineering & construction firm. Established in 1956, today SENER employs 4000 people globally. Our mission is to serve our clients and society by providing advanced, accurate and effective engineering solutions that improve our clients’ businesses and facilitate society’s access to competitive, safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art services, equipment, and utilities.

Expanding our presence in the US and Canada, SENER aspires to incorporate people with the greatest talent and vocation, guiding their human and professional development through growing responsibilities and challenges. We believe in our professionals and support their performance, offering an environment with sufficient freedom to motivate individual initiatives that add value to our operations and improve SENER. We trust the best to lead, avoiding any discrimination and demanding not only professional aptitude and results but also exemplary conduct, teamwork, dedication, and commitment.

At SENER, we know that, with the right people on board, everything is possible.

Our office in Toronto is seeking an Accountant to join us. The Junior Accountant is a new role designed for someone early in their accounting career who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a project‑based environment.

Please note: this role would be hybrid (3 days per week in office), and we are looking for someone at the junior level. This is a new role based in downtown Toronto at 130 Adelaide street west.

Responsibilities:

• Support full‑cycle accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
• Assist with monthly close tasks such as journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare and maintain basic GL account reconciliations
• Help compile monthly cash flow information and other internal financial reports
• Provide analytical support to the accounting team, including variance explanations and project‑related data
• Collaborate with project teams to gather documentation and ensure accurate financial records
• Assist with year‑end preparation, including audit support and schedules

Qualifications:

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in accounting, or finance
• Working toward an accounting designation (CPA) is an asset
• 1–2 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction, engineering, or another project‑based environment (co‑op/internship experience included)
• Foundational understanding of full‑cycle accounting principles
• Exposure to project accounting or interest in learning project‑based financial processes
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency
• Willingness to learn about project costing, billing requirements, and contract‑related accounting concepts over time

What This Role Offers:

• Hands‑on experience across multiple areas of accounting
• Mentorship from experienced accountants and project finance professionals
• Exposure to project‑based financial operations in a leading construction/engineering environment
• Opportunities for growth into intermediate and senior accounting roles