Corporate Accountant — Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting

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 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.