Construction Project Accountant — Cost Tracking & Reporting

VINCI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching Contributions

Vacation Leave

ESOP

Professional Development & Training

Job summary

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA, a leading construction and design-build company, seeks an early-career accountant to support a wide range of financial activities within a major Chicago-area project environment. You will help process invoices, manage AP/AR, assist with reconciliations and the monthly close, and contribute to project cost reporting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and about a year of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 1 year of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, or finance-related experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports with proper coding and documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, invoice verification and payment tracking.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies for accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Assist in monitoring project costs against budgets and provide data for reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial schedules, reports, and audit documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to validate financial information.
• Ensure compliance with policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Maintain electronic and physical accounting records per retention requirements.
• Support cash flow forecasting and budget updates; assist payroll reconciliations where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement of accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Accounting basics

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Oracle

JD Edwards

SAP

Viewpoint

Deltek

Job description

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA, a leading construction and design-build company, seeks an early-career accountant to support a wide range of financial activities within a major Chicago-area project environment. You will help process invoices, manage AP/AR, assist with reconciliations and the monthly close, and contribute to project cost reporting.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in a related field and about a year of experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work both