Project Accountant

Posted:
9/10/2024, 7:25:39 AM

Location(s):
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada ⋅ Alberta, Canada ⋅ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Accounting

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Job Summary:

As a Project Accountant you will be responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely entry and reporting of data in the company financial systems. This includes accounts receivable, subcontract management, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable and month end reporting. Interaction and communication with management and project teams are important to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to provide compensation and benefits programs that support your health, wellness, and financial security. Including items such as competitive salaries and profit-sharing program; exceptional health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages; comprehensive retirement plans, generous vacation and leave, family support benefits, mental health resources, and more. We offer ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.

Join our true blue team and support our Financial Operations team in Edmonton or Fort McMurray, AB!

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 and processed timely and accurately
  • Review Accounts Payable to ensure accurate cost coding and compliance to 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)
  • Preparation and reconciliation of daily/weekly LEMs

Qualifications:

  • 1+ 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 in a team environment, able to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Well-developed interpersonal and organization skills

Work Conditions:

  • This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, both working from home and in office, requiring in-office presence two days per week

Additional Information:

Company Description

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. 

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

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. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. 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.