Hybrid Project Accountant: Drive Cost Control & Reporting

Ledcor Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is hiring a Project Accountant to ensure accurate financial data entry and reporting for construction projects in a hybrid work setting in the United States. You will manage accounts receivable/payable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, and month-end close activities while collaborating with project teams to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 1–2 years in operational cost accounting, exposure to construction or related industries, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of cost accounting experience
• Experience in commercial construction or telecom preferred
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar ERP preferred
• Understanding of construction methods
• Equipment utilization and profitability analysis
• Construction accounting principles
• Construction software systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication
• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage effective project cost control systems
• Interpret and communicate contractual and commercial terms
• Deliver accurate cost reporting and strategic financial insights to leadership
• Support collective agreement development and execution
• Coordinate invoicing documentation, including statutory declarations and compliance certificates
• Prepare and submit LEM reports, progress billings, invoices, and holdback releases
• Validate third‑party invoices and reconcile electronic billing with client systems
• Monitor equipment usage, rental agreements, subcontractors, and ensure contractual compliance
• Support project managers with change orders, payroll coordination, payment resolution, and month‑end journal entries

Skills

Cost accounting

Construction accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Ledcor Group is hiring a Project Accountant to ensure accurate financial data entry and reporting for construction projects in a hybrid work setting in the United States. You will manage accounts receivable/payable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, and month-end close activities while collaborating with project teams to ensure data accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 1–2 years in operational cost accounting, exposure to construction or related industries, and familiarity with