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
• Working knowledge of construction software systems
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Work Conditions

This is a hybrid role with at least 3 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

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.