Project Accountant

Job Summary:

As a Project Accountant, you will ensure the accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data within the company’s systems. Your key responsibilities will include managing accounts receivable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, equipment time tracking, accounts payable, and supporting month-end close activities. You will collaborate closely with management and project teams to guarantee data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. You are a motivated individual with a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and career development.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.

Join our Financial Operations team today!

Essential responsibilities:

• Implement and manage effective project cost control systems
• Understand and communicate project contractual and commercial terms
• Provide leadership with accurate cost reporting and strategic insights
• Contribute to the development and execution of collective agreements
• Coordinate the collection and submission of invoicing documentation (e.g., statutory declarations, WCB clearance letters)
• Prepare and submit LEMs (Labour, Equipment, and Materials reports) to clients
• Collect and validate third-party invoices to support client billings
• Prepare progress billings, invoices, and holdback releases
• Process electronic billing submissions and reconcile with client billing systems
• Collaborate with clients to resolve payment issues and assist in payment collection
• Extract and process equipment usage data for weekly/monthly reports
• Monitor outside rental agreements and ensure compliance with contracts
• Coordinate with field teams and payroll to ensure timely time entry completion
• Support project managers in identifying potential change orders
• Oversee subcontractor management
• Prepare month-end journal entries

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Must have a post-secondary business degree
• Must have Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
• Must have knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP is preferred
• Working knowledge of construction methods
• Financial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysis
• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles
• Working knowledge of construction software systems
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Work Conditions:

• This position offers work from home options with the understanding that at times you may be required to attend the office or travel to the project site as business needs require

Additional Information:

Company Description

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes. 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.   

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