Construction Project Accountant

Jobot; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual performance bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Growth path in finance department

Exposure to full project lifecycle

Résumé du poste

Jobot in Chicago, IL is hiring a Construction Project Accountant to join our finance team. This on-site role focuses on managing accounting for active projects, ensuring accurate job costs, timely billings, and reliable financial reporting.

You will collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and the accounting team to maintain budgets, run WIP analyses, and support month-end close. Competitive salary and strong benefits accompany a clear path for growth within the finance department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting, AIA-style billing, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Clear communication with project teams.

Responsabilités

• Set up new projects in the accounting system with budgets, codes, and values.
• Prepare monthly progress billings, pay applications, schedules of values, retainage, and lien waivers.
• Process subcontractor and vendor invoices, change orders, and pay requests.
• Monitor job costs against budgets and flag variances.
• Reconcile job cost ledgers and support month-end close.
• Assist with WIP reporting and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Manage project closeout, final billings, and reconciliations.
• Support audits and lender requests.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multi-project management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Equivalent experience

Outils

Excel

Accounting software

Procore

Sage

Viewpoint/Vista

Description du poste

Construction Project Accountant

$70000 - $110000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Construction Project Accountant | Design-Build General Contractor | Top of the line Compensation Package

A bit about us:

We are an established, privately held construction firm with a strong reputation and a loyal client base. Our people take pride in doing the job right, and we invest in giving them the tools and support to do it. We are looking for a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our finance team and help keep our projects financially on track.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• A collaborative, stable team and a clear path to grow within the finance department
• Real exposure to the full project lifecycle, so you see how your work affects the bottom line

Job Details

The Role

The Project Accountant is the financial partner to our project teams. You will manage the accounting for an assigned portfolio of active projects, from the first contract entry through closeout. You will work closely with project managers, superintendents, and the accounting team to keep job costs accurate, billings timely, and financial reporting reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system, including budgets, cost codes, and contract values
• Prepare and submit monthly progress billings and pay applications, including schedules of values, retainage, and lien waivers
• Process and review subcontractor and vendor invoices, change orders, and pay requests
• Track subcontractor compliance, including insurance certificates, lien waivers, and certified payroll as required
• Monitor job costs against budgets and flag variances to project managers
• Assist with monthly work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, cost-to-complete forecasts, and over/under billing analysis
• Reconcile job cost ledgers and support month-end close
• Maintain accurate records for contract changes, commitments, and allowancesSupport audits, insurance reviews, and bonding or lender requests as needed
• Manage project closeout, including final billings, retainage release, and final reconciliations
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
• Working knowledge of job cost accounting, AIA-style billing, retainage, and lien waivers
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work directly with project teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with construction accounting platforms such as Procore, Sage, Viewpoint/Vista, or similar [adjust to the company’s actual systems]
• Familiarity with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Experience with union reporting, prevailing wage, or certified payroll

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Background Check Notice

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.