Construction Project Accountant

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Michael Page Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established general contractor in the Chicago land market as a Construction Project Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely invoicing, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities
  • Set up projects, enter budgets, and issue subcontract/purchase orders
  • Create time and material tickets, review job billing status reports, and perform project audits
  • Furnish and issue change orders to clients, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Identify and communicate budget variances to project and accounting management
  • Work with Staff Accountants to ensure timely delivery of all invoicing documents
  • Create monthly pay applications for submission to clients
  • Assist with ongoing change orders for jobs and update Excel spreadsheets as the accounting record for auditing purposes

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent professional experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • At least 3 years of experience in the construction industry
  • Experience in healthcare, interior, commercial, and/or light industrial construction is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Sage, and Vista by Viewpoint
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail

What We Offer
  • Salary of $75,000 - $90,000 depending on level of experience
  • Direct access to leadership
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Maternity leave
  • Paternity leave
  • Competitive PTO package, standard holidays, and sick days
  • Work-life balance
  • Company-wide events
  • Career progression
  • Extensive and continuous training

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