Project Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + profit sharing

Paid dental/vision

Generous PTO

Brand-new, modern office with a flex.

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is recruiting for a Project Accountant in Downers Grove. The role supports multiple large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, partnering with Project Managers and subcontractors to manage costs, billing, and reporting.

We seek a candidate with 3+ years of project accounting experience, particularly in construction or infrastructure, and familiarity with AIA billing and project financials. This position offers strong benefits and a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting experience (construction or infra preferred).
• Experience with AIA billing (G702/G703) and public sector compliance (IDOT, CDOT a plus).
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project financials.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billing including AIA G702/G703 and compliance documentation.
• Track project costs, budgets, and percent complete.
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and variances.
• Support subcontractor billing, documentation, and contract compliance.
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and project reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial tracking across multiple active projects.

Skills

Project accounting

AIA billing

Job cost accounting

Job description

Project Accountant
Downers Grove
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000

Why This Project Accountant Role Stands Out

• Leadership that values input and encourages process improvements
• Strong benefits: paid dental/vision, 401(k) match + profit sharing, generous PTO
• Stable, well-capitalized company with an active project pipeline
• Brand-new, modern office with a flexible schedule

About the Opportunity

Our client, a regional contractor supporting public and private sector projects, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing team. This Project Accountant will support multiple large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, partnering closely with Project Managers and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage project billing including AIA G702/G703 and compliance documentation
• Track project costs, budgets, and percent complete
• Partner with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and variances
• Support subcontractor billing, documentation, and contract compliance
• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and project reporting
• Ensure accurate and timely financial tracking across multiple active projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project accounting experience (construction or infrastructure preferred)
• Experience with AIA billing (G702/G703) and public sector compliance (IDOT, CDOT a plus)
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project financials

This Project Accountant role is ideal for someone with construction accounting experience who wants visibility, stability, and the opportunity to influence processes. If you’re a driven Project Accountant looking to grow in a collaborative environment.

Estimated annual compensation for this position between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
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