Construction Project Accountant | Growth & Bonus Eligible

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

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.