Corporate Accountant

Pepper Construction; Barrington, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking an Accountant to join our growing corporate accounting team in Barrington, IL. This role focuses on multi-entity accounting, fixed assets, journal entries, reconciliations, and internal controls to support accurate reporting.

You'll collaborate with project managers and operations, participate in year-end audits, and drive process improvements. Local candidates with a bachelor's in accounting and CPA or CPA-track are preferred, with 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate status preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in a related accounting environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems desired.

Responsibilities

• Record fixed asset purchases, dispositions and depreciation, plus annual fixed asset audit.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Apply accounting guidance, laws and contract terms to transactions.
• Support internal controls and process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations for accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Participate in the year-end audit process.
• Handle special projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Workday Adaptive

Job description

Pepper's corporate office is looking for an Accountant to join our growing accounting team based in our Barrington, IL office.

Please note: Only local candidates will be considered.

What You'll Do

This role is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the growing Pepper construction corporate accounting team. This position will have responsibilities conducting accounting for multiple operating entities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Record fixed asset purchases, disposals and depreciation calculations and conduct annual fixed asset audit.
• Prepare and review journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Understand and apply all necessary accounting guidance, laws and/or contract terms as applicable to processing of accounting and financial transactions
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls and process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate cost tracking and financial reporting
• Participate in the year-end audit process
• Special projects and analysis as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelors in Accounting
• CPA or CPA seeking
• 2+ years in a related environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• High level of technical fluency in Excel and various accounting systems, Workday Adaptive experience a plus