Senior Project Accountant

15 Ledcor Management Limited; Surrey; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Surrey, BC. This role involves guiding financial aspects of projects, ensuring accuracy in financial data, and managing various accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will have at least four years of experience in a similar position and a degree in a related field, alongside strong skills in various accounting software like JD Edwards and Microsoft Excel. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on empowerment and growth!

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in project accounting.
• Solid understanding of project accounting principles.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes month-end activities including reporting and analysis.
• Manages accounts receivable, billing uploads, and reconciliations.
• Acts as a subject-matter expert for financial systems.

Skills

Accounting Software

Construction Experience

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Account Reconciliation

Education

Degree or diploma in Business or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

Sage

Yardi

Job description

As a Senior Project Accountant you will play a crucial role in guiding and delivering the financial aspects of projects leveraging broad knowledge and experience in role. In this position you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the companys systems with the ability to solve more complex issues. Key responsibilities include delivering accounts receivable subcontract management payroll equipment time entry accounts payable and month-end activities. Collaborating closely with management project teams and clients to deliver timely and comprehensive financial reporting ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

This is a site-based position. Join our Financial Operations team in Surrey BC!

• Independently completes month-end activities including costing reporting analysis and presentations
• Manages accounts receivable billing uploads reconciliations and supports payment collections
• Supports subcontract payments contract reviews WCB / insurance compliance and holdback reconciliations
• Collaborates on time entry accuracy with field teams and payroll; sets up payroll per collective agreements
• Assists project teams with financial forecasting cost reporting budgets and variance / change order analysis
• Ensures adherence to financial governance advises on commercial terms and supports audits and documentation
• Leads and mentors junior project accountants; supports onboarding training and resource allocation
• Acts as a subject-matter expert for financial systems; resolves system issues implements updates and communicates changes
• Drives process improvements contributes to system and process advisory committees and applies advanced Excel skills

Qualifications :

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role with a degree or diploma in Business or related field
• Solid understanding of project accounting principles and ERP / PMIS systems; JD Edwards experience is an asset
• Knowledge of construction industry contracts legal / commercial terms and payroll legislation including union agreements
• Familiarity with equipment utilization rate build-ups profitability analysis and sales tax
• Experience with accounts payable processes and tax compliance
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word and Outlook
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• Ability to multitask prioritize and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility for travel or site transfers and a valid drivers license are considered assets
• Project based position in Surrey

Compensation

76400 - $105000 annually

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 Americas 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 Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas 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 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

Yearly Salary Salary : 76400 - 105000

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