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Project Accounting Coordinator

Clairmont, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and welfare benefits package

About the role

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

LaPrairie Works Inc. is currently recruiting aProject Accounting Coordinatorto join its team inClairmont, Alberta.

TheProject Accounting Coordinator provides day-to-day support for LaPrairie Works Inc. project and accounting functions. This role assists with purchase orders, invoice processing, job cost tracking, and billing support to help ensure accurate and timely financial information for projects. The position works closely with the Manager- Civil Infrastructure and Construction Projects, project teams, and the accounting department to support efficient project delivery and financial processes.

JOB DUTIES

Project Cost & Administrative Support

  • Assist in maintaining job cost information for assigned projects.

  • Track project-related costs and ensure proper coding of expenses.

  • Support the preparation of basic cost reports and summaries.

  • Help identify missing or incomplete cost information.

Purchase Orders & Cost Tracking

  • Create and maintain purchase orders in company systems.

  • Track commitments and assist in monitoring project spend.

  • Confirm receipt of goods and services with project teams.

  • Ensure documentation is complete and properly recorded.

Invoice & Accounting Support

  • Review invoices for completeness and proper approvals.

  • Assist with coding and submitting invoices for processing.

  • Work with accounting to resolve discrepancies or missing information.

Billing & Revenue Support

  • Assist in gathering information required for customer billings.

  • Support preparation of progress invoices and documentation.

  • Help ensure alignment between field information and billing.

Coordination & Communication

  • Liaise between project teams and accounting to support information flow.

  • Follow up with field staff on missing receipts, approvals, or details.

  • Provide general administrative support related to project finances.

  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 1–3 years of experience in an accounting or administrative support role.

  • Experience in construction, civil, or project-based environments is an asset.

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and job costing.

  • Strong attention to detail and organization.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

  • Comfortable working with both office and field teams.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting systems.

  • Willingness to learn and develop in a project accounting environment.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive health and welfare benefits package. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects across the scenic landscapes of Western Canada. If you’re motivated, safety-focused, and ready to take on meaningful work, including new bridges and civil infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

About LaPrairie Group of Companies

Construction

LaPrairie solves your project challenges with a highly skilled workforce, innovative thinking, and state-of-the-art equipment. Our operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks, and heavy equipment are ready to deliver – anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing super-heavy engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying and delivering quality frac sand products – LaPrairie gives you the advantage.

LaPrairie Crane Our team of hoisting engineers and riggers bring “tons of experience”, along with professionally engineered lift studies, that make for an exceptional safety record. We are specialists in engineering and executing highly complex and extra-heavy lifts.

LaPrairie Haul Heavy haul logistics specialists tackle jobs of all sizes and scope. We are highly skilled transportation and heavy haul professionals with broad experience in harsh, remote northern environments.

LaPrairie Works LaPrairie Works provides expertise in highway and bridge maintenance, slope stabilization, and environmental remediation. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship.

LaPrairie Oilfield- Our specialized trailer fleet of pneumatic, bottom dump, and live bottom trailers, coupled with multiple, strategically located trans-load centers enables LaPrairie to be first on site with just in time deliveries.

Canadian Silica Industries produces API Spec, 20/40, 30/50, 40/70 & 100 mesh frac sand with easy access to the Montney, Duverney, and Cardium Formations, with trans-load facilities conveniently located in Fort Nelson, and Dawson Creek BC. Our mining operation in Arcadia, WI produces washed sand delivered by barge or rail across North America.

LaPrairie Rock - equipped to handle every phase of the materials engineering process, from initial exploration to delivery of the end product.

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