Project Accountant

Job summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing financial data entry, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and subcontractor records. They also support the project management team with monthly cost and profitability reporting and ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements.

Job details

As a Project Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data in the company’s systems. This includes managing accounts receivable, subcontractor records, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, and month-end reporting. Effective communication and collaboration with management and project teams will be essential to maintain the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. Essential Responsibilities: Supports the project management team in completing monthly cost and profitability reporting, including monthly accrual entry Understands contract requirements for billing Coordinates the accounts receivable functions including the timely and accurate submittal of billing and invoicing Ensures timesheets are collected timely and accurately Review Accounts Payable to ensure accurate cost coding and compliance with purchase order Tracks subcontractor commitments and enters progress payments including payment to the subcontractor; ensures compliance to contractual terms Supports equipment and fixed asset cost tracking, entry, and reconciliation. Prepares and enters Journal Entries into financial ERP system (JD Edwards) Qualifications: 2+ years of related project accounting experience within the Construction industry Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and financial applications including large ERP systems (JD Edwards experience would be an asset) A strong skill set within Excel (performing functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP) Analytical skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service Excellent verbal and written communication skills Well-developed interpersonal and organization skills Work Conditions: This is a hybrid role, working in the office 2 days per week with the flexibility of attending the office as the business requires. Compensation $62,800.00 - $86,350.00 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 The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s 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 Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s 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 Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

What you’ll do

The Project Accountant is responsible for managing financial data entry, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and subcontractor records. They also support the project management team with monthly cost and profitability reporting and ensure compliance with contractual billing requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of project accounting experience within the construction industry. Proficiency in financial ERP systems, specifically JD Edwards, and advanced Excel skills are required.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Physical wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing support

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Organization skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Project accounting
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Payroll
• Financial reporting
• Journal entries
• JD Edwards
• Excel
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP
• Cost coding
• Reconciliation
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Project Management
• Invoicing
• Communication
• Management
• Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Excel
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Detail Oriented
• Microsoft Outlook
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Customer Service
• Financial Data
• Effective Communication
• Empowerment
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Subcontracting
• Billing
• Purchasing
• Microsoft Word
• Employment Equity
• Accounts Receivable
• Accruals
• Fixed Asset
• Pivot Tables And Charts
• Vlookups
• Project Accounting
• Financial Application

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Administrative
• Project Accountant
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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