Senior Project Accountant

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.Essential responsibilities:
Analyze project costs and provide insights to support strategic decision‑makingImplement and maintain cost control systems to ensure projects stay within budgetComprehend and communicate key commercial terms of project contracts to all relevant partiesEffectively report project financials and interpretations to leadership for decision‑makingContribute to the development and implementation of collective agreements affecting project costsCollect and submit necessary documentation (e.G., statutory declarations, WCB clearance letters) for invoicingPrepare and submit Letters of Engagement/Monthly Invoices (LEMs) to clients in accordance with the termsGather third‑party invoices to support accurate and timely client billingPrepare and submit monthly equipment rental billings, progress invoices, and manage holdback releasesProcess and reconcile electronic billing submissions, ensuring alignment with client billing systemsQualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar roleMust have a post‑secondary business degreeMust have Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy & Petrochemical or a related industry is preferredMust have knowledge of JD Edwards or similar large ERP is preferredWorking knowledge of construction methodsFinancial acumen regarding equipment utilization, rates, equipment capital decisions, and profitability analysisWorking knowledge of construction accounting principlesWorking knowledge of construction software systemsStrong analytical skills and problem solvingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)Work Conditions:
This is primarily a site based position in Edmonton or Fort McMurray, with an inclusion of a hybrid opportunity provided depending on business needsAdditional 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 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. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.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. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more than concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.
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