Ledcor Group of Companies

Senior Project Accountant

Ledcor Group of Companies$76K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project accounting experience in a relevant field
  • Post-secondary degree in business or finance
  • Experience in commercial construction or telecom is a plus
  • Familiarity with JD Edwards or similar ERP systems is preferred
  • Understanding of construction accounting principles and methods
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Responsibilities

  • Analyze project costs for strategic insights
  • Implement cost control systems to maintain budget adherence
  • Communicate key commercial contract terms to stakeholders
  • Report project financials to leadership effectively
  • Contribute to collective agreement development impacting project costs
  • Gather and submit documentation for invoicing processes
  • Prepare and manage Letters of Engagement and monthly invoices for clients

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
  • Opportunities for personal and professional skill development
  • Challenging and engaging work environment
Full Job Description
The Senior Project Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely entry, analysis, and reporting of financial data across Ledcor’s project portfolio. This position is responsible for accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month end processes, and the preparation of key financial reporting and analysis.

The role partners closely with management and project teams to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness, while supporting teams in leveraging financial insights to improve overall business performance. This position requires a forward thinking professional with a big picture mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong desire for personal and professional development contributing to strengthening Ledcor’s financial operations.

Join our Financial Operations team in Vancouver or Ontario by applying today!

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Analyze project costs and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
  • Implement and maintain cost control systems to ensure projects stay within budget
  • Comprehend and communicate key commercial terms of project contracts to all relevant parties
  • Effectively report project financials and interpretations to leadership for decision-making
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of collective agreements affecting project costs
  • Collect and submit necessary documentation (e.g., statutory declarations, WCB clearance letters) for invoicing
  • Prepare and submit Letters of Engagement/Monthly Invoices (LEMs) to clients in accordance with the terms
  • Gather third-party invoices to support accurate and timely client billing
  • Prepare and submit monthly equipment rental billings, progress invoices, and manage holdback releases
  • Process and reconcile electronic billing submissions, ensuring alignment with client billing systems

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)

Compensation

$76,400.00 - $105,050.00

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

About Ledcor Group of Companies

Ledcor Group of Companies is a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. From modest to massive, we will move your project forward. We are a North American company with a passion for the work we do. With over 20,000 employees and more than 100 years of experience, Ledcor is one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in North America. We are a family-owned company with a culture of safety and quality. We believe that building relationships is key to success and we take pride in our ability to offer diverse services to our clients in the construction, commercial, and industrial sectors. Our projects include buildings, highways, bridges, airports, mines, pipelines, and more.
Learn more about Ledcor Group of Companies
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1947

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