Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

You are a Senior Project Accountant reporting to the Project Controller. As the Project Accountant you are responsible for the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in the company financial systems. You will be responsible for accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month end and key financial reporting / analysis. You will partner with management and project teams, through effective communication, to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data, while also helping them to leverage that data to enhance business performance. You are a driven individual, who continuously looks for opportunities to learn, grow and advance your career. You are forward looking, have a big picture mentality and are focused on continuous improvement in order to make Ledcor an even stronger organization. Join our Financial Operations team in Florance, KY! Essential responsibilities include :

• 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. 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, construction accounting principles, 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).

Work conditions : Hybrid role with at least 2 days in-office requirement with the flexibility of additional office attendance as the business requires.

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. 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. 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.