Accountant

K-Five Construction Corporation; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety centered work culture

Job summary

K-Five Construction, a fourth-generation family-owned contractor, invites an experienced accounting professional to join as Controller support. You will help ensure accurate monthly statements, year-end audits, and tax filings while maintaining strong internal controls across A/R, A/P, payroll, and job costing.

Based in Chicagoland, the company emphasizes safety, sustainability, and collaboration, with growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years in tax accounting.
• Experience with financial statements and job costing.
• Experience in preparing and filing corporate and related party tax returns.
• Understanding of general ledger functions and month-end close.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller by performing various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Process payroll taxes and general tax filings with tax software.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
• Complete yearly W‑2 reporting and monthly SUTA reporting.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and journal entries for review by the Controller.
• Cross-train in A/R, A/P, Payroll, Billing Management, Job Cost and Trucking A/P and Payroll.
• Monitor accounting records for accuracy across departments.
• Prepare Forms 1099 at year end.
• Assist in year-end audits and liaison with outside auditors.
• Assist in annual prequalification reports for public entities.
• Create miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices.
• Assist in billing related to material asphalt plants.
• Resolve inconsistencies in procedures among departments.
• Assist in other projects per Controller’s direction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Tax accounting

General ledger

Financial statements

Job costing

Construction industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Job Purpose

Assist the Controller by performing various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and timely completion of monthly internal financial statements and year-end audited financial statements. In addition to general accounting, process reports for payroll taxes and general tax filings. Utilize strong pass-through tax knowledge and understanding of tax software.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation of sound accounting principles to allow for records compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Assist in the development of procedures to maintain a proper level of internal controls.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
• Complete yearly W2 reporting and monthly SUTA reporting.
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, including the formulation of journal entries to be reviewed by the Controller
• Cross training in the day-to-day operations of all sections of the accounting system, including A/R, A/P, Payroll, Billing Management, Job Cost and Trucking A/P and Payroll.
• Monitor accounting records to ensure accurate input by the various areas within accounting.
• Preparation of Forms 1099 at year end.
• Process year-end tax reporting for multiple entities.
• Assist in the year-end annual audit and act as secondary liaison with outside auditors.
• Assist in the preparation of annual prequalification reports for public entities.
• Creation of miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices.
• Assist in billing related to our material asphalt plants
• Resolve inconsistencies in procedures among departments to ensure accurate entry into accounting records.
• Assist in any other projects or assignments per the Controller’s direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance from four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of experience and/or training in a tax accounting role or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with financial statements and job costing.
• Experience in preparing and filing corporate and related party tax returns.
• Understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or working with multiple subsidiaries preferred.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.