Junior Project Accountant

Ledcor Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate accurate, timely data entry and reporting in financial systems for the Reno, NV team. The role covers accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, and month‑end reporting, with emphasis on collaboration with management and project teams.

You will support monthly cost and profitability reporting, manage day‑to‑day on‑site accounting activities, and handle journal entries in the ERP system,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related accounting or analysis experience.
• Business/Accounting degree or diploma preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and financial applications including ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with skill to multi‑task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Relevant industry and JD Edwards experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide reporting and information to project management & operations.
• Support the project management team in completing monthly cost and profitability reporting.
• Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones, sorting mail, scheduling meetings and vendor inquiries.
• Perform project‑specific reporting and analysis for internal and external clients.
• Understand contract requirements for billing in depth.
• Develop client relationships with equivalent peer group contacts.
• Handle accounts receivable functions.
• Conduct a weekly review of open commitments.
• Prepare and enter Journal Entries into the financial ERP system.
• Manage the day‑to‑day activities and development of the on‑site accounting team.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Independence/initiative

Education

Business/Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Overview

As a Project Accountant you are responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in the company’s financial systems. This includes accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month end reporting, and general administrative tasks. Interaction and communication with management and project teams are important to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data. Join the Financial Operations team in Reno, NV!

Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide reporting and information to project management & operations.
• Support the project management team in completing monthly cost and profitability reporting.
• Assist with administrative tasks including answering phones, sorting mail, scheduling meetings and vendor inquiries.
• Perform project‑specific reporting and analysis for internal and external clients.
• Understand contract requirements for billing in depth.
• Develop client relationships with equivalent peer group contacts.
• Handle accounts receivable functions.
• Conduct a weekly review of open commitments.
• Prepare and enter Journal Entries into the financial ERP system.
• Manage the day‑to‑day activities and development of the on‑site accounting team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related accounting or analysis experience.
• Business/Accounting degree or diploma preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and financial applications including ERP software.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with skill to multi‑task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well‑developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Relevant industry and JD Edwards experience would be an asset.

EEO Statement

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. All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with the necessary information to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.