Construction Accountant: Tax, GAAP & Year-End

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

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.