Senior Project Accountant

Ledcor Group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Senior Project Accountant in Calgary, AB. You will oversee financial data accuracy and reporting, manage subcontractor relationships, and enhance business performance through strategic analysis. Ideal candidates possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Work from home options

Competitive total rewards package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in commercial construction, Telecom, or related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of construction accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts receivable, subcontract management, and payroll.
• Communicate financial reporting information to leadership.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and manage equipment rental billings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary business degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Project Accountant

Apply locations Calgary, AB time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24249 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 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 expectation of attending the office 1-2 days per week

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 .

About Us

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 than 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’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.

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