Project Accountant

Ledcor Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Project Accountant to manage accurate data entry and reporting in our financial systems. You will handle accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close while partnering with project teams to drive business performance.

The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office in Canada, Alberta, Calgary region. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support cost reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Interpret and communicate contractual terms with project teams.
• Prepare project reporting and key performance insights for leadership.
• Coordinate invoicing documentation and billings.
• Monitor time entry with field teams and payroll for accuracy.
• Identify potential change orders and assist subcontract management.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and ensure accurate close.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards

Communication

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

As the Project Accountant you are responsible for the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in the company financial systems. You will be responsible for: accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month end and key financial reporting/analysis. You will partner with management and project teams, through effective communication, to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data, while also helping them to leverage that data to enhance business performance. You are a driven individual, who continuously looks for opportunities to learn, grow and advance your career. You are forward looking, have a big picture mentality and are focused on continuous improvement in order to make Ledcor an even stronger organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support cost reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis while implementing effective project cost control processes
• Interpret and communicate contractual and commercial terms, ensuring alignment with project requirements and obligations
• Prepare and present project reporting, financial insights, and key performance information to project leadership
• Support the development and implementation of collective agreements and related commercial requirements
• Coordinate documentation required for invoicing, including statutory declarations, WCB clearance letters, LEMs, third-party invoices, equipment rentals, progress billings, and holdback releases
• Process electronic billing submissions, reconcile client billing systems, and make adjustments to ensure accurate and timely invoicing
• Monitor outside rental agreements against contractual requirements and coordinate with field teams and payroll to ensure timely and accurate time entry
• Partner with Project Management and field teams to identify potential change orders, manage subcontractor activities, and support commercial project administration
• Prepare month-end journal entries and ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and close-out activities

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience within commercial construction or a related industry is preferred
• Must have knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP is preferred
• Working knowledge of construction methods preferred
• Financial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysis
• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles preferred
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Working Conditions:

This is a hybrid position, working 2-3 days per week in the office with the possibility of additional in office presence increasing due to business needs.

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. 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.

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.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.

But we believe that projects are about more concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships.

Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients.

We believe in building trust in the places where we do business - whether that is by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.