Administrative & Project Accounting Coordinator 

$26.42-$30/hour

Gibsons, BC

About Atwell Talent 

Atwell is a boutique recruitment and advisory firm specializing in corporate, professional, and construction-related roles across British Columbia. We partner closely with our clients to understand their businesses, culture, and long-term goals, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions. Our approach is hands-on, detail-oriented, and built on trust,  supporting both clients and candidates through every stage of the hiring process.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected residential construction company known for delivering high-quality custom homes and renovations with exceptional attention to detail. Their team values organization, accountability, and collaboration, and they take pride in running well-structured projects from pre-construction through closeout. As their portfolio continues to grow, they are seeking a reliable and detail-driven administrative professional to support their accounting, project, and office operations. 

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an organized and proactive administrator with strong accounting fundamentals who is interested in growing within the residential construction industry. You will play a key role in supporting project documentation, accounting processes, payroll, and office coordination, while gaining exposure to how construction projects, safety requirements, and financial systems work together.

Key Responsibilities

• Data entry and ongoing maintenance of accounting and project records

• Accounts payable invoice processing, coding, and tracking

• Payroll processing and administrative support

• Tracking, follow-up, and maintenance of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and WCB documentation

• Preparation and maintenance of project binders, safety documentation, and close-out and warranty documentation

• Coordination of project closeout deliverables and internal and client-facing documentation

• Coordination of company and project-related events

• Opportunity to assist with and take on additional project coordination tasks as required

• General office coordination and miscellaneous administrative support as needed

Requirements 

• 3 - 5 years of relevant administrative, accounting, or project support experience

• Construction industry experience or exposure is considered an asset

• Secondary education is sufficient for this role; post-secondary education in business, accounting, or administration is an asset but not required

• Strong administrative and accounting fundamentals

• Excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through

• Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership over tasks

• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Collaborative team player who builds positive working relationships

Preconstruction and Budget Manager

$45-55/hour

Remote but must reside in the Sunshine Coast, BC

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we’re here to make it happen.

About our client

Our client is a family-owned company deeply rooted in the Sunshine Coast community. They specialize in custom homes, major renovations, and thoughtfully designed additions that embrace the natural beauty of the West Coast. Whether designing in-house or collaborating with your architect, they’re dedicated to bringing your vision to life with craftsmanship, creativity, and care.

Position Summary

To lead project scope and financial clarity from first client conversation through construction. This role ensures projects are well defined, accurately priced, clearly communicated, and financially managed in real time. Success means fewer surprises, stronger client confidence, and smoother delivery for site teams.

This role is central to both winning work and delivering it well.

Workflow: Estimating for sales → Preconstruction (validated budgets, scope, permitting) → Budget management in collaboration with Project Managers and Site Leads.

Estimating, Budgets, and Proposals (Sales Support)

·       Build detailed estimates using drawings, site conditions, and evolving design information

·       Complete quantity takeoffs and assemble pricing from suppliers and sub- trades

·       Structure budgets so they translate directly into live cost tracking during construction

·       Clearly document inclusions, exclusions, and allowances

·       Prepare accurate, timely proposals and presentations that are central to landing projects

·       Support client meetings where budgets, scope, and options are reviewed

Preconstruction and Scope Leadership

·       Lead development of clear project scope from early concept to construction readiness

·       Drive key specification and system decisions that impact cost and schedule

·       Organize and track outstanding selections, assumptions, and unresolved details

·       Coordinate with clients, designers, consultants, and suppliers to close scope gaps early

·       Translate design intent into practical, buildable scope aligned with budget and priorities

·       Work toward development permits and manage professional consultants to move projects to permit efficiently and in an organized way

Active Budget Management During Construction

·       Own the project budget once construction begins

·       Work closely with Project Managers and Site Leads to track costs and forecast risk

·       Prepare and participate in bi-weekly budget reviews and client updates

·       Track allowances, commitments, change orders, and cash flow impacts

·       Maintain accurate, current financial information for decision making

Internal Coordination and Systems

·       Align estimating assumptions with actual site execution in collaboration with PMs and Site Leads

·       Improve estimating templates, budget tracking tools, and workflows

·       Contribute to consistent financial and preconstruction standards across projects

Qualifications

·       Strong residential construction estimating and budget management experience

·       Solid understanding of construction assemblies, sequencing, and finish levels

·       Ability to lead scope definition, not just price what is given

·       Clear communicator with clients, trades, and internal teams

·       Strong computer and organizational skills; experience with accounting or construction management software is an asset

·       Sunshine Coast experience and local trade knowledge strongly preferred

Project Accountant

80-100K

Vancouver, BC

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we’re here to make it happen.

 About our client

Our client is an award-winning real estate company with more than 20 years of experience creating developments.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Project Accountant to join a growing team of dedicated real estate professionals.  The Senior Accountant is responsible for full-cycle accounting and reporting for a portfolio. As a part of the Accounting Team, Project Accountants also work closely with the finance, development and construction teams. 

·       Full cycle accounting for several different projects

·       Assist in preparation and coordination of quarterly Investor Reporting Packages

·       Assist with monthly updates to proforma forecasts.

·       Coordination of monthly budget reviews – Update actuals, work with development & construction managers to update, coordinate and document follow up and action items

·       Monitoring project cash requirements; preparing and acting as point of contact for project capital calls, distributions, loan draws and repayments.

·       Document, monitor and liaise with interdepartmental teams with regards to project milestones (LC tracking and release, warranty periods, deposits and prepaids)

·       Implementation and management of internal controls, business processes and procedures for project accounting

·       Assist in developing and maintaining documented accounting policies, procedures and training materials

·       Liaise between accounting divisions, finance, marketing, construction and development departments to ensure timely completion and accuracy of interdepartmental tasks (job cost, equity and bank financing, budget reviews, proper approvals)

·       Provide support to all functional areas of the business, including senior management – Reporting of financial information, contributions to annual budgets, quarterly reporting

·       Mentor and support junior staff

·       Assist with special projects, assignments and Ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

·       Experience in construction or real estate an asset

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

·       Professional accounting designation (CPA) or have successfully passed your CFE

·       3+ years of industry accounting or public practice experience

·       Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills

·       Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

·       Experience with Sage Intacct a great asset

·       Strong interpersonal skills – professional, friendly, courteous and an ability to build relationships

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Ability to prioritize and complete projects within tight deadlines

·       Demonstrated time management and planning skills; ability to actively manage competing priorities

·       Attention to detail is critical for success in this role

·       Accounting knowledge specifically for real estate under ASPE

Designer/Draftsperson

70-85K

Squamish, BC

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we’re here to make it happen.

About Blue Water Concepts

Blue Water Concepts is a design-build construction company that believes in building better. Based in Squamish, BC, they have a passion for energy-efficient construction and major home renovations. Their detail-oriented team of experienced professionals takes care of everything from the design phase and home project costing to home construction and project management.

Crafting excellence since 2017

They are always on a quest for a better way to build. Their team is comprised of long-standing and highly skilled professionals, and their mission is to provide ethical and high-quality services to their clients.

Job Summary:

The designer/draftsperson is a key member of the Blue Water Concepts team, working closely with the owner, lead estimator and design team. The designer/draftsperson will be responsible for meeting with clients to put together detailed design scopes, walking clients through preliminary planning and executing detailed interior and architectural plans for major renovations, new homes, and commercial TI buildouts. The range of projects varies widely, so there is always a variety of projects to work on. You will be an essential part of the pre-construction team at Blue Water Concepts. You will work closely with our lead estimator to ensure the designs work within clients’ budgets and adjust as needed.

This position is suited for someone who has a strong interior design and architectural design background and is very comfortable with Revit, budgets and managing projects. You enjoy building relationships with clients and enjoy a fun and fast-paced work environment with tons of interesting projects coming through the door.

Responsibilities:

·       Schedule and execute all design projects you are responsible for as efficiently as possible.

·       Keep timely and appropriate communication with our clients to ensure relationships remain strong and their experience throughout the design process is a positive one.

·       Create and maintain a schedule for all design projects you are responsible for and communicate that to the estimating and production team clearly and accurately.

·       Work closely with the Project Coordinator and Project Managers to ensure project material specifications are current, client-approved, and available within the project’s schedule so they can be ordered on time.

·       Ensure that the design meets - or exceeds - clients’ expectations.

·       Ensure that the design remains within the parameters of the clients’ budget constraints and scope requests.

·       Building and maintaining positive relationships with all professional consultants, sub-trades, and external design teams.

·       Possess the ability to problem solve and produce creative yet reasonable solutions for clients’ design requests.

·       Possess the ability to create interesting, innovative, and beautiful designs for every project.

·       Ensure the client experience always remains your number one priority.

·       Work through all decisions with our company’s core values as your guide.

Qualifications:

·       Post secondary degree/diploma in interior design, architecture, or a related field.

·       3+ years’ experience in an interior design or architectural design role. Ideally leading or working closely with the project lead.

·       A thorough understanding of the BC building code is required.

·       A thorough understanding of Revit is required.

·       Certification or knowledge in Passive House construction and/or Passive House

design is an asset.

·       Thorough knowledge of all building assemblies and the problem-solving skills

·       required to make educated decisions to complete construction of those assemblies within project requirements and design intent.

·       Be able to read and interpret all project documentation provided by the Project Manager taking all requirements and limitations into consideration.

How to Apply: please email your resume to samantha@atwelltalent.ca

Accountant

60-75K

Vancouver, BC

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we’re here to make it happen.

About our client

Our client is a boutique law firm with a long-standing history. They are involved in the practice of high-profile matters, including commercial/civil litigation, regulatory litigation, criminal matters, mediation and public inquiries.

This is an in-office position.  

Position Summary

·       Prepare monthly billings

·       Accounts Payable, Receivables

·       Payroll and Benefits

·       Trust Accounting and filings

·       Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliations and monitor the bank accounts

·       Prepare and file GST, PST, TAF and Worksafe

·       Prepare Year ends for accountants.

·       Prepare, post and deliver bank deposits, manage petty cash and lawyer expenses

·       General Office Administration, including liaising with third party service providers

·       Organize, track, and manage various expenses including office supplies and equipment

·       Other duties as assigned

·       Professional daily interaction with clients, lawyers and legal assistants

Qualifications

·       Completion of college program in accounting or bookkeeping and/or courses in accounting/bookkeeping

·       At least 5 years’ experience with A/P, A/R, bank and G/L reconciliations

·       Payroll experience, including Ceridian

·       Experience with The Law Society of BC (specifically handling trust and trust reporting)

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

·       Proficient with PC Law, Sage Accounting

·       Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

·       Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure, comfortable with evolving priorities and multi-tasking to meet deadlines

Senior Accountant

80-100K

Squamish, BC

About Atwell Talent

Atwell Talent is a National Recruitment Agency that specializes in connecting top talent with exceptional companies across Canada. We focus on permanent recruitment offering full-cycle support from the first hello to the final handshake.

Our mission is simple: to make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a game-changer. With our expertise in recruitment and a knack for finding those hidden gems, we aim to elevate your recruitment experience and help you build teams that thrive. Whether you’re an employer looking to grow your dream team or a candidate ready for the next chapter, we’re here to make it happen.

About our client

Our client is a professional services firm that takes a highly personalized approach to accounting and tax services. Their practice is centered on delivering strategic tax and financial advice to individuals, privately held companies, and their shareholders. By working closely with clients, they support business growth, tax efficiency, and long-term planning, while building trusted, lasting relationships. They are equally committed to creating a workplace recognized as one of the top employers in the province.

They are looking for a recently qualified CPA who is passionate about the SME space. This isn't a role where you’ll be buried in a single department of a massive corporation. Instead, you will have a seat at the table, managing a diverse portfolio of clients, overseeing their corporate year-ends, and ensuring their personal tax strategies are optimized.

Position Summary

• SME Advisory: Lead the preparation and review of financial statements for small to mid-sized enterprises (Notice to Reader/Compilations).

• Corporate Tax: Prepare and file corporate tax returns (T2), ensuring compliance and identifying planning opportunities.

• Personal Tax Leadership: Manage the preparation and/or review of personal tax returns (T1) for business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

• Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, answering day-to-day accounting questions and providing proactive tax advice.

• Workflow Integration: Assist in the transition of clients to cloud accounting platforms (e.g., QBO, Xero) and optimize their internal bookkeeping processes.

Qualifications

• CPA Designation: Recently qualified (0–3 years post-designation experience).

• SME Expertise: Proven experience working within a public practice firm specifically serving small to mid-sized businesses.

• Tax Proficiency: Strong technical knowledge of both corporate and personal tax regulations.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in [Software Name, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, SAGE, CaseWare, TaxPrep/Profile/TaxCycle].

• The "Human" Factor: Excellent communication skills. You can explain a balance sheet and income statement to a business owner without using confusing jargon.

• Direct Impact: See the immediate results of your advice on a client’s business success.

• Work-Life Balance: We respect your time. While tax season is busy, we prioritize a sustainable workload and flexible hours during the rest of the year.

• Growth Path: As a small firm, they offer a clear path to leadership or partnership for the right candidate.

• Collaborative Environment: Work directly with the firm’s partners in a mentorship-heavy environment.

Looking for your next opportunity but don’t see the perfect role listed? We’d still love to hear from you! Atwell Talent partners with top companies across Canada, and we’re always on the lookout for great talent.

By submitting a general application, you’ll be added to our talent network, and we’ll reach out if a role matches your experience and career goals.

📩 Submit Your Resume: samantha@atwelltalent.ca
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