Project Accountant

Pepper Construction Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Holidays and personal days

Parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group is seeking a Project Accountant to drive project success through strong financial management, collaboration, and attention to detail. You will prepare accurate owner billings and ensure job costs align with contracts and internal controls, working closely with project teams.

The role emphasizes timely billings, cost reconciliation, and understanding cash flow impacts on project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field is required.
• 3 years of accounting-related experience preferred.
• Prior billing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements.
• Analyze and process job-related costs per internal controls.
• Coordinate billing with project teams and reconcile costs to monthly billings.
• Identify unbilled or late-billed costs and communicate them.
• Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers.
• Review and compile waiver packages.
• Facilitate job closeout and reconcile project profit and loss.
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Tools

CMiC

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

Position Summary

Be part of a team that drives project success through strong financial management, collaboration, and attention to detail. The Project Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely owner billings and ensuring job costs are processed in accordance with contractual requirements and company internal controls. This role works closely with project teams to support financial accuracy, maintain accountability, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Major Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements.
• Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control procedures.
• Coordinate billing with project teams, prepare timely billings, and reconcile job costs to monthly billings.
• Identify and communicate unbilled or late-billed costs.
• Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers.
• Review and compile waiver packages.
• Facilitate job closeout, prepare final financial performance documents, and reconcile project profit and loss.
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Understand the impact of cash flow on project performance.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• 3 years of accounting related experience, preferred
• Prior billing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software; CMiC experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $90,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.