Construction Project Accountant: Forecast & Budgeting

International Executive Service Corps; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a talented Project Accountant to manage the financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations. Headquartered in Downers Grove with occasional travel.

You will track costs, prepare forecasts, and work with project managers to ensure accurate reporting and timely invoicing, while maintaining GAAP compliance and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1–3 years financial experience in a construction environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial health of specific projects by tracking costs and budgets; analyze variances.
• Collaborate with project managers to provide financial advice and support.
• Prepare customer-required financial reporting and forecasting.
• Input contracts, cost budgets, change orders, and purchase orders into JDE.
• Process and track invoices, payments and change orders; monitor AR.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to revenue controls.
• Coordinate weekly craft employee time submissions and assist with forecasts.
• Travel to various locations as needed (Headquartered in Downers Grove).

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Data collection & reporting

Communication skills

MS Office

JDE

Detail orientation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

M. J. Electric, LLC, a Quanta Services company, is seeking a talented Project Accountant to manage the financial health of construction projects and provide accounting support to operations. Headquartered in Downers Grove with occasional travel.

You will track costs, prepare forecasts, and work with project managers to ensure accurate reporting and timely invoicing, while maintaining GAAP compliance and efficient processes.