Project Accountant

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in Villa Park is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team. This role offers a stable working environment and strong mentorship under a Controller, providing a clear path for career advancement. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant construction accounting experience, particularly with AIA billing and WIP/job cost management. You will manage project accounting support, handle billings, and support month-end activities. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction accounting experience (commercial or residential).
• Strong experience with AIA billing and WIP/job cost management.
• Procore experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting support across active jobs.
• Handle AIA/progress billings, lien waivers, and billing schedules.
• Maintain and report on WIP/job cost activity for project financials.
• Support month-end close activities tied to projects.
• Act as an internal partner, responsive, organized, and proactive.

Skills

AIA billing

WIP/job cost management

Strong communication

Project management

Tools

Procore

Sage 300

Job description

We're working with a well-established, growing construction firm to hire a Project Accountant to join their accounting team. This is a great opportunity for a sharp, mid-level construction accountant who wants stability, strong mentorship, and a clear path forward.

Why this role stands out

This company is known for a strong, people‑first culture and long‑term career growth. You’ll report to a Controller who’s been promoted internally, so there’s a clear, proven path for growth over time for someone who wants to grow into senior‑level responsibility.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage project accounting support across active jobs, partnering closely with project teams
• Handle AIA/progress billings, including lien waivers and billing schedules as needed
• Maintain and report on WIP / job cost activity, ensuring accurate project financials and clean documentation
• Support month‑end close activities tied to projects (costs, accruals, reconciliations, reporting)
• Act as a proactive, customer‑facing internal partner - responsive, organized, and able to keep things moving

Ideal Experience

• 3–5 years of construction accounting experience (commercial or residential)
• Strong experience with AIA billing and WIP / job cost
• Procore experience strongly preferred (Sage 300 a plus)
• Strong communicator who can work well with ops/project teams