Junior Project Accountant

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Vancouver seeks a Junior Project Accountant to manage financial data entry and reporting. Ideal candidates should have project accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry, and strong Excel skills. This hybrid role allows flexibility, requiring in-office presence 2-3 days a week. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, contributing to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Recognized workplace culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related project accounting experience.
• Experience within the construction industry is preferred.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate accurate and timely entry of financial data.
• Support project management team in monthly reporting.
• Ensure timely accounts receivable functions.

Skills

Project accounting experience

MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to multi-task

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

As a Junior Project Accountant you will be responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in the company financial systems. This includes accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable and month end reporting. Interaction and communication with management and project teams are important to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data.

Join our true blue team and support our Building Construction group in Vancouver, BC!

Essential Responsibilities

• Supports the project management team in completing monthly cost and profitability reporting, including monthly accrual entry
• Understands contract requirements for billing
• Coordinates the accounts receivable functions including the timely and accurate submittal of Billing and invoicing
• Ensures timesheets are collected and processed timely and accurately
• Review Accounts Payable to ensure accurate cost coding and compliance to purchase order
• Tracks subcontractor commitments and enters progress payments including payment to the subcontractor; ensures compliance to contractual terms
• Supports equipment and fixed asset cost tracking, entry, and reconciliation
• Prepares and enters Journal Entries into financial ERP system (JD Edwards)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related project accounting experience
• Experience within the construction industry is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and financial applications including large ERP systems (JD Edwards experience would be an asset)
• A strong skill set within Excel (performing functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP)
• Analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, able to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Work Conditions

• This position is a hybrid in office/from home with the expectation of in office 2-3 days a week

Compensation

$51,200 - $70,400 Annual

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

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.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

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. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

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. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

1055 West Hastings St, Vancouver, BC