Growth-Focused Accounting Operations Analyst (GAAP/ERP)

clunegc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage for dependes

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Fitness program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking an Accounting Operations Analyst to support the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across general ledger, A/P, A/R, and fixed assets. You will ensure internal controls, data accuracy, and audit readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a foundational GAAP background, 1–2 years of corporate accounting experience (construction preferred), and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Clune Construction is seeking an Accounting Operations Analyst to support the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting across general ledger, A/P, A/R, and fixed assets. You will ensure internal controls, data accuracy, and audit readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a foundational GAAP background, 1–2 years of corporate accounting experience (construction preferred), and strong Excel/ERP skills.