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OverviewABOUT EARTHDAILYEarthDaily is revolutionizing the way we understand and monitor our planet through Earth Observation (EO) technology and geospatial analytics. We provide insights for industries ranging from agriculture to mining, insurance, and government intelligence, with a mission to build the worlds most advanced change detection system to capture, analyze, and interpret global shifts in near real-time.OUR CREWOur global, distributed team includes business development, sales, marketing and support professionals, data scientists, software engineers, project managers and finance, HR, and IT professionals. We are currently looking for an experienced, Vancouver-based Sr. Project Accountant to join our crew as part of our Global Sales readiness for frontier and disruptive products and services. This is a Vancouver-based hybrid role with in-office work required. Candidates must have full-time availability during the business hours of 9:00 am5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required.PREPARE FOR IMPACT!Reporting to the Controller, and liaising with the VP Programs and the Programs team, the Sr. Project Accountant will be responsible for preparing project costing, revenue recognition related to projects, project invoicing, and providing timely and accurate reporting. Responsibilities include:Project AccountingResponsible for accounting, reporting and finance functions relevant to capital and revenue based projectsMaintain financial models in Excel for project costings, scenario analysis, and other ad hoc analysisPrepare and submit financial claims under various Canadian Government R&D funding programsReview of New Claims & Projects & Project contracts / Support Programs teamSupport new project bids by providing detailed costing reviewPrepare and maintain new and ongoing projects in NetSuite & AdaptiveWork with Program Managers to determine optimal project resource allocations and help ensure timely and accurate completion of internal timesheetsSupport to project-related business process analysis and improvementPrepare quarterly PO reconciliationSupport updating project labour rates and overhead allocations on a quarterly basisSupport subcontract invoicing, POs and track payment milestone schedulesBudgeting & ForecastingWork closely with Programs team to update project staffing plans, P&L, budgeting and cash flow forecastsMonthly status reports showing variance analysis, ETC, EAC, forecast maintenance (R&D and Gov't funding), and contribution tableWeekly cash planning and cash flow forecasting support for projectsFinancing Reporting & Close SupportSupport month-end close by preparing inputs for capitalized development costs, R&D allocations, and various accruals (including working closely with government customers)Prepare revenue recognition spreadsheet & govt funding working papersNon-Labour Project Coding for costs incurred per projectAssist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and the annual auditYour QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA designation an asset5+ years of experience in project accounting and management reportingExperience with government grants and SR&ED is an assetExperience with ERPs (NetSuite preferred) / other project accounting softwareExperience with SharePointHigh-tech industry (or similar) experience an assetYour ToolkitStrong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS, particularly with respect to revenue recognitionExpertise in building large Excel spreadsheets and maintaining them under collaborative editingExperience working in a project environment and understanding project management processes and language (e.g. WBS, ETC, EAC, WPDs, etc.)Experience with Government R&D projects and accounting rules preferablePrior experience with month-end closings, journal entries, reconciliations and AR/AP is also requiredMeticulous attention to detailProficient troubleshooter with expertise in identifying and resolving issues promptlyTeam-oriented professional who coordinates with various teams to ensure seamless collaboration and project successExcellent customer service and communication skillsAbility to work in a start-up environment and pitch-in where necessarySelf-motivated, resourceful, results-driven professional with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environmentYour CompensationBase Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 CAD annually. The range is based on Vancouver, BC-derived compensation for this role. Individual placement in the range is determined based on many factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The top end of the range is typically reserved for individuals that meet or exceed all required qualifications and show demonstrated experience and expertise in all responsibilities of the role.Our SpaceWed love to welcome you to our world of software for space. We have a shared passion for building production-critical systems that generate near real-time views of Earth from satellites that power real-world applications like disaster mitigation, environmental monitoring and crop yield improvements.This is a hybrid role, with some ongoing in-office work and collaboration required.Why EarthDaily Analytics?Competitive compensation, full benefits and flexible time offBe part of a meaningful mission as part of one of Canadas most innovative space companies delivering sustainable solutions for our planetWork from home opportunities (hybrid)Great work environment, team and one of the best office locations in Vancouver (right over the water in the Vancouver Convention Centre)Company subsidized lunches, lunch & learns and Friday afternoon social hours #J-18808-Ljbffr