Project Accountant

BEAR Construction Company; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BEAR Construction Company is seeking a Project Accountant in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. This role involves overseeing project accounting activities, ensuring budget compliance, and facilitating invoicing processes. Candidates should have 2-4 years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance and experience in the construction industry. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years in a similar accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Project setup, budget entry, and subcontract/purchase order issuance.
• Furnish and issue change orders to clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Perform project audits to find and correct system issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Procore

Job description

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Position Description

The Project Accountant reports to the Sr. Project Accountant, Team Lead and plays a key role in the everyday accounting operations by acting as liaison between the project management and accounting management. The Project Accountant will be responsible for aiding in project setup, tracking project costs, communicating budget variances, and driving the invoicing process.

Responsibilities

• Project setup, budget entry, and subcontract/purchase order issuance
• Furnish and issue change orders to clients, subcontractors and vendors
• Perform project audits to find and correct system issues
• Review job billing status reports to ensure all projects are invoiced in a timely manner
• Create monthly pay applications for submission to client
• Create time and material tickets
• Work with Staff Accountant(s) to ensure timely delivery of all invoicing documents
• Identify and communicate budget variances to project and accounting management
• Accounts Payable invoice approval, when assigned

Position Requirements

• 2 to 4 years in a similar accounting role
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to accommodate additional responsibilities, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ year(s) in the Construction Industry
• Experience using Vista by Viewpoint and Procore

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.