Ledcor · Chicago, Illinois, US

Project Accountant

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As a Project Accountant, you will ensure the accurate and timely entry and reporting of financial data within the company’s systems. Your key responsibilities will include managing accounts receivable, subcontractor payments, payroll processing, equipment time tracking, accounts payable, and supporting month-end close activities. You will collaborate closely with management and project teams to guarantee data accuracy, timeliness, and completeness. You are a motivated individual with a commitment to continuous learning, growth, and career development.

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Essential Responsibilities:

  • Implement and manage effective project cost control systems
  • Interpret and communicate contractual and commercial terms
  • Deliver accurate cost reporting and strategic financial insights to leadership
  • Support collective agreement development and execution
  • Coordinate invoicing documentation, including statutory declarations and compliance certificates
  • Prepare and submit LEM reports, progress billings, invoices, and holdback releases
  • Validate third-party invoices and reconcile electronic billing with client systems
  • Monitor equipment usage, rental agreements, subcontractors, and ensure contractual compliance
  • Support project managers with change orders, payroll coordination, payment resolution, and month-end journal entries

Qualifications:

  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in an operational cost accounting role
  • Experience within commercial construction, Telecom or a related industry is preferred
  • 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

$61,600.00 - $84,700.00

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.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

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Of the 365 Corporate – Finance & Accounting jobs on Talentify in Illinois, 95 list pay per year.

Taking the midpoint of each listed range, the middle half pay 75,000–106,900 USD per year and the median is 87,500 USD per year.

64 of these 95 name no currency; they are counted as USD because the jobs are in the United States.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Accountants and Auditors, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Accountants and Auditors in Illinois was 38.57 USD per hour (80,230 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 31.87–49.17 USD per hour.

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