Construction Project Accountant with GAAP & Insights

Rwedesignbuild; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project accounting, day-to-day accounting operations, and financial reporting. This role will maintain accurate financial records, support the month-end close, and partner with project managers to ensure financial integrity across projects.

The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of general and construction accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

Responsibilities

• Support construction project-based accounting activities, including preparation of monthly construction draws.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit & loss reports.
• Maintain general ledger, accounts payable files, and other accounting records.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform account reconciliations (bank, payroll, customer, and vendor accounts) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Post entries daily.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other rules and regulations, including internal policies and procedures.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support financial-related inquiries, including collections.
• Provide financial analysis and research at the account, entity, division, department, and customer level.
• Communicate financial insights and results to leadership and key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

RWE Design Build in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project accounting, day-to-day accounting operations, and financial reporting. This role will maintain accurate financial records, support the month-end close, and partner with project managers to ensure financial integrity across projects.

The ideal candidate will be organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with strong communication