As a Senior Project Accountant, reporting to the Project Controller, you'll play a key role in the financial success of major projects by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of project financial information. Working closely with project and operational leadership, you'll provide valuable financial insights that support decision-making and drive business performance.
In this role, you'll take ownership of a broad range of project accounting responsibilities, including accounts receivable, subcontract administration, payroll, equipment time entry, accounts payable, month-end activities, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. You'll collaborate with project teams to ensure data is accurate, complete, and actionable, while helping identify trends, risks, and opportunities that contribute to project success.
We're looking for a proactive and driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is committed to continuous improvement. You have a forward-thinking mindset, take pride in delivering high-quality work, and are motivated to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the business.
Join Ledcor's Financial Operations team in Denver, Colorado or in Chicago by applying today!
Essential 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:
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Must have a post-secondary business degree
- Must have 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
- Working knowledge of construction accounting principles
- Working knowledge of 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:
- This is a hybrid position which will be comprised of some work from home flexibility and in-office attendance.
Compensation
$75,600.00 - $103,950.00
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 well-being. 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.
Ledcor has been recognized as 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. 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.
All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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