Senior Project Accountant

10 Ledcor Industries; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Calgary seeks a Senior Project Accountant. This position requires ensuring timely financial reporting, managing accounts receivable, and collaborating with project teams for effective data use. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role and a relevant business degree.

Benefits

Work from home options available

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in commercial construction or related industry preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of data in financial systems.
• Cost reporting and strategic analysis ensuring compliance with project contracts.
• Manage accounts receivable and subcontractor management.

Skills

Accounting Software

Construction Experience

GAAP

Account Reconciliation

Accrual Accounting

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Contracts

Education

Postsecondary Business Degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Yardi

Sage

Job description

You are a Senior Project Accountant reporting to the Project Controller. 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.

Join our Financial Operations team by applying today in Calgary AB!

• Cost reporting and strategic analysis
• Implementation and management of effective Project Cost Controls
• Understand and articulate project contractual commercial terms
• Communicate reporting information and interpretations with leadership
• Influences the development and implementation of collective agreements
• Coordinate the collection and submission of documentation required for invoicing including statutory declarations and WCB clearance letters etc.
• Prepare and submit LEMs to the client
• Collecting third party invoices to support client billings
• Prepare monthly equipment rental billings
• Prepare progress billings invoices and holdback releases
• Process electronic billing submissions and reconcile client billings system and adjust as required
• Track outside rental agreements against contract agreements
• Work with field teams and payroll group to ensure time entry is completed in a timely manner
• Work with the Project Management team to identify potential change orders
• 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 postsecondary 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 expectation of attending the office 12 days per week

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North Americas most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of longstanding project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas 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 equalopportunity 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 Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page .

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Construction Experience,GAAP,Accounting,Yardi,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Accrual Accounting,Microsoft Excel,ERP Systems,JD Edwards,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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