Corporate Operations Analyst

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% premiums)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care

Career Development & Training

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking an Accounting Corporate Operations Analyst to support the monthly close and financial reporting.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and maintain records across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 1–2 years in corporate accounting, GAAP guidance, and strong

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles.
• 1-2 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow internal controls and ensure transactions are audit-ready.
• Perform job cost accounting including project tracking and WIP.
• Execute month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare schedules and reports and ensure data accuracy.
• Support audits, compliance and data quality improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Process transactions in ERP and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Excel skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Job Purpose:

The accounting Corporate Operations Analyst is responsible for executing core accounting activities that support the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly close and financial reporting processes. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, and maintains financial records across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets. The Corporate Operations Analyst ensures adherence to established accounting policies and internal controls while supporting audit, compliance, and reporting requirements. This role partners with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data quality and process efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Follows established policies and internal controls; ensures transactions are properly documented and audit ready; flags and escalates compliance issues.
• Performs job cost accounting, including project tracking, revenue recognition support, and WIP preparation.
• Executes month-end closing tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance follow‑up.
• Prepares supporting schedules and reports; ensures data accuracy.
• Follows processes and supports improvements.
• Applies established accounting policies and procedures; escalates issues and supports documentation of technical conclusions.
• Uses ERP systems to process transactions and maintain accurate data.
• Prepares basic analysis and reconciliations to support decisions.
• Coordinates with teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate data flow.
• Executes controls and supports audit and compliance activities.
• Collaborates with team and supports consistent execution.
• Supports projects with assigned tasks and accurate data; participates in process improvements and system updates.

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best‑in‑class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company‑paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company‑paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements

Foundational understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles in day‑to‑day activities. Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across teams and complete assigned tasks. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a structured close environment. Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office applications, and strong Excel skills (e.g., formula functions, v-lookup, reconciliations, data organization).

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. 1-2 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience. Construction industry preferred.

Salary range: $82,000 - $92,000

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee-owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership, and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations. When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It’s part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that’s exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family‑oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.