Construction Project Accountant

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Full time

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to support the accounting functions of our rapidly growing construction company.

This role will complete project accounting activities, project planning activities, project governance activities, project monitoring and controlling activities, and administrative support from project initiation through project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of commonly used General Construction concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and project management profession.

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Apply required construction accounting standards and procedures to the recording and reporting of construction project activities and transactions.
  • Prepare invoices for all assigned projects on a monthly, interim, and milestone basis, including receivables.
  • Enter all financial, contract, and project-related paperwork into the assigned project folder and upload and record in the company's ERP systems.
  • Ensure timely and accurate job cost documents into the project folder and recording job costing into the company's ERP system.
  • Monitor project cost and schedule, including planned vs. actuals, financial percent completes, and provide suggestions for proactive cost control improvements.
  • Work closely with Construction Project Managers from beginning to end of project to ensure receivables and payables are handled properly and timely job costing.
  • Manage lien waiver disbursement and collection, partial and final waivers, and conditional and unconditional waivers.
  • Participate in project kick-off and closeout, project performance review meetings with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and other stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and analytical skills to define problems, collect data, evaluate facts, draw valid conclusions, and detail-oriented.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and manage various project accounting and project management data and documents.
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.

Your Background:

  • 8+ years in a construction accountant or similar role.
  • Four-year Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.
  • Experience demonstrating the ability to prepare and review project invoices.
  • Experience working a project work plan from Kick-off to Closeout.
  • Experience working with public and private entities in the Construction industries is a must.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at-will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Transit Benefits Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Education & Development Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Lunch and Learns
  • Milhouse University Classes (Cross Functional Training)
  • Higher Level Professional Development/Certification support
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (plus incentives to support you in your first year of parenthood)

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