Project Accountant

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. in Denver and Chicago seeks a Project Accountant to ensure accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data within the company’s systems.

You will manage accounts receivable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, equipment time tracking, accounts payable, and support month-end close activities, collaborating with management and project teams to guarantee data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in an operational cost accounting role.
• Experience in commercial construction, telecom or related industry preferred.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction methods and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and subcontractor payments.
• Oversee payroll processing and equipment time tracking.
• Handle accounts payable and support month-end close activities.
• Implement and manage project cost control systems.
• Interpret contractual terms and deliver cost reporting to leadership.
• Support change orders, payment resolution, and invoicing documentation.

Skills

Cost accounting

Project cost control

Equipment utilization

Profitability analysis

Payroll coordination

Subcontractor payments

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

As a Project Accountant, you will ensure the accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data within the company’s systems. Your key responsibilities will include managing accounts receivable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, equipment time tracking, accounts payable, and supporting month-end close activities. You will collaborate closely with management and project teams to guarantee data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. You are a motivated individual with a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and career development.

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Essential 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

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an operational cost accounting role
• Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
• 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