Project Accountant

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Description

Job Summary:
You are a Project Accountant reporting to the Project Controller; the Project Accountant is 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 and month end. You will partner with management and project teams to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data.

Join the Ledcor Finance Operations team!

Essential responsibilities:
Understand and articulate project contractual commercial terms

Communicate reporting information and interpretations with leadership

Influences the development and implementation of collective agreements

Coordinate the collection and submission of documentation required for invoicing, including statutory declarations and WCB clearance letters, etc.

Prepare and submit LEMs to the client

Collecting third party invoices to support client billings

Prepare monthly equipment rental billings

Prepare progress billings, invoices, and holdback releases

Process electronic billing submissions and reconcile client billings system and adjust as required

Assist in pursuing payment collection and work with client to resolve payment issues

Process equipment hours from timesheets

Extract equipment information and process weekly/monthly equipment time entry

Complete entries weekly/ monthly for support equipment

Track outside rental agreements against contract agreements

Ensure all equipment has approved rates

Work with field teams and payroll group to ensure time entry is completed in a timely manner

Works with PM team to identify potential change orders

Subcontractor management

Prepare month end journal entries

Cost Analysis and Cost control

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 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

Enrolled in the CPA program or equivalent

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 position offers work from home options with the understanding that at times you may be required to attend the office or travel to the project site as business needs require.

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 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.

View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

Date Posted

Jul 20, 2022

6 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada