Construction Project Accountant Assistant | AP Backup

Reed Construction; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

50% Company paid parking

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm in Chicago is looking for a Project Accountant Assistant to support project accounting operations. This role includes preparing subcontractor waivers, processing AP entries, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Sage 300 or QuickBooks. This position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 with benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to work well with various personalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly subcontractor waiver requests and maintain job documentation.
• Process and reconcile monthly job-related AP entries.
• Serve as backup to Accounts Payable to ensure operational continuity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sage 300

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

A family-owned construction firm in Chicago is looking for a Project Accountant Assistant to support project accounting operations. This role includes preparing subcontractor waivers, processing AP entries, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Sage 300 or QuickBooks. This position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 with benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.