Construction Accounting Leader — Path to Controller

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Performance-based incentive

Paid time off

Life insurance

Cell phone allowance

Employee referral program

Student loan reimbursement

Company-sponsored lunches and family;

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant in Chicago to support daily accounting operations and lead the path toward a Controller role. You will manage month-end close, assure accurate project cost reporting, and collaborate with leaders to drive financial performance on complex commercial construction projects.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a general contractor, construction management, or construction-related organization.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting and job costing.
• Experience with work-in-progress reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with the day-to-day management of the accounting and finance functions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee and maintain accurate general ledger activity.
• Assist with construction project accounting, including job cost reporting, work-in-progress schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability analysis.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and general accounting activities.
• Partner with project managers and operational leadership to ensure accurate project financial reporting and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Review job cost transactions and investigate discrepancies between project budgets, commitments, costs, and actual results.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and management reports.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation processes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and procedures.
• Help identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, company policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting, including payment processes, lien-related documentation, and account reconciliations.
• Support payroll, insurance, banking, and other administrative accounting functions as needed.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership to support business decisions.
• Assist with special projects and other financial initiatives as the company continues to grow.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant in Chicago to support daily accounting operations and lead the path toward a Controller role. You will manage month-end close, assure accurate project cost reporting, and collaborate with leaders to drive financial performance on complex commercial construction projects.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, ERP proficiency, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining controls.