Project Accountant

Globetrotters Engineering Corporation; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Globetrotters Engineering Corporation in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Accountant to support financial management across a diverse portfolio of engineering projects. You will handle project accounting, invoicing, contract administration, and financial reporting to keep projects accurate and compliant.

The role requires an Associate degree in accounting or finance, or a closely related field, and at least two years of project accounting experience, preferably in the AEC sector.

Formación

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of accounting or project accounting experience.
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with good communication.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor project performance against budgets, forecasts, and targets.
• Maintain project records within the ERP system throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate project financial status, risks, trends, and variances to management.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to evaluate burn rates vs progress.
• Prepare and manage client invoices, including contract administration.
• Coordinate review and payment of subconsultant invoices.
• Prepare and maintain G/L entries and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain executive-level financial and project reporting.
• Monitor and manage project variances and WIP reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Provide support for additional accounting and project administration tasks.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Multitasking

Educación

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Herramientas

Deltek Vantagepoint

Descripción del empleo

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Project Accountant

ALL DEPARTMENTS Full Time Regular Professional Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Globetrotters Engineering is a full-service professional organization based in beautiful downtown Chicago, which was rated the “Best Big City” by Conde Nast Traveler readers for an unprecedented eight years in a row.

We are proud to have served the public and private sectors since 1974, drawing upon highly qualified and experienced staff with diverse expertise to provide cost-effective, sustainable, and responsive services to our clients. Globetrotters is committed to planning, designing, constructing, and managing quality and sustainable infrastructure projects that play an integral role in the development and success of the communities we serve.

Globetrotters is a three-time honoree of the Best & Brightest Company to Work For award (2024, 2025, 2026) and was also recognized as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Engineering in 2025. These distinguished awards recognize organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures and demonstrate innovative business practices.

We are seeking a Project Accountant to join our downtown Chicago office. The Project Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial management and administration of a diverse portfolio of engineering and architectural projects. This position will be responsible for project accounting, contract administration, invoicing, financial reporting, and monitoring project financial performance to help ensure projects remain accurate, compliant, and financially successful.

In this role, you will :

• Monitor and analyze project performance against budgets, forecasts, and financial targets.
• Maintain project records within the ERP system throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation through closeout.
• Communicate project financial status, risks, trends, and variances to management.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to evaluate project burn rates in relation to project progress and completion status.
• Prepare and manage client invoices, including contract administration and billing support.
• Coordinate the timely review, processing, and payment of subconsultant invoices.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger (G/L) entries and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain executive-level financial and project performance reporting.
• Monitor and manage project variances and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable accounting standards.
• Provide support for additional accounting and project administration functions as assigned.

We are looking for someone who has :

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of accounting or project accounting experience required.
• Prior experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in office five days a week.

At Globetrotters, you are offered the diverse opportunities that are found at a larger firm but are within the more collaborative and close-knit environment of a mid-size firm. Your perspective and exceptional skills will be valued here.

Salary range is $80,000 – $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.