Senior Project Accountant

About the role

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.

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

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• A post-secondary business degree
• Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
• Knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP systems is preferred
• Working knowledge of construction accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)