Construction Accounting Operations Analyst

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision for depend.

401k Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance Plans

Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and

Career Development through Mentoring

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company seeks an Accounting Operations Analyst to join our employee-owned team and contribute to accurate monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across GL, A/P, A/R, and fixed assets.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improve data quality, and support audit and compliance initiatives while upholding our lofty internal controls.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles in day-to-day activities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across teams and complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a structured close environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office applications, and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Follows established policies and internal controls; ensures transactions are properly documented and audit ready; flags and escalates compliance issues.
• Performs job cost accounting, including project tracking, revenue recognition support, and WIP preparation.
• Executes month-end closing tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance follow-up.
• Prepares supporting schedules and reports; ensures data accuracy.
• Follows processes and supports improvements.
• Applies established accounting policies and procedures; elevates issues and supports documentation of technical conclusions.
• Uses ERP systems to process transactions and maintain accurate data.
• Prepares basic analysis and reconciliations to support decisions.
• Coordinates with teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate data flow.
• Executes controls and supports audit and compliance activities.
• Collaborates with team and supports consistent execution.
• Supports projects with assigned tasks and accurate data; participates in process improvements and system updates.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clune Construction Company seeks an Accounting Operations Analyst to join our employee-owned team and contribute to accurate monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across GL, A/P, A/R, and fixed assets.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improve data quality, and support audit and compliance initiatives while upholding our lofty internal controls.