Project Accountant

AMS Industries, Inc.; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

ESOP (Employee owned)

HRA with Medical PPO

FSA

401K Matching

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

PTO rollover

Social events

Job summary

AMS Industries, Inc. located in Woodridge, IL, is seeking a Project Accountant to support the accounting function and financial reporting. You will generate invoices, issue COIs, and help open new jobs in the system while collaborating closely with project teams.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will assist with financial reporting, coding subcontract invoices, and acting as a liaison across departments. A hands-on, team-oriented candidate with basic accounting experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the position.
• Self-motivation with desire to take on more responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Entry-level accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with construction industry processes is a plus.
• Experience with Spectrum or proprietary financial software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices, lien waivers, and related billing paperwork as requested by project managers and client service reps.
• Issue Certificates of Insurance as requested.
• Open new jobs in accounting system and provide financial assistance through project completion.
• Attend Project Manager meetings and assist with financial reporting.
• Code and enter data for subcontract invoices.
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other departments.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned to support the role.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Self-motivation

Communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Entry-level accounting

Construction industry knowledge

Tools

Spectrum software

Job description

AMS Industries, Inc. is a leading mechanical contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries (PMT). With over 60 years of experience, AMS has grown from a small refrigeration contractor into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP contractor with more than 1,000 employees. We are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, investing in the development of our people, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Located in our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Project Accountant will work closely with team members throughout the organization to effectively support the accounting function and financial reporting process.

Responsibilities

• Generation of customer invoices, lien wavers, and other related billing paperwork as requested by project managers and client service representatives.
• Issue Certificates of Insurance as requested.
• Open new jobs in accounting system and provide financial assistance until the completion of the project.
• Attend Project Manager meetings and assist with financial reporting.
• Coding and data entry of subcontract invoices.
• Function as a liaison between accounting personnel and others within the organization.
• Other duties and responsibilities reasonable and consistent with the position as may be assigned to you.

Qualifications

• A positive disposition with an ability to work in teams.
• An eagerness to learn and grow in the position.
• Self-motivation with a desire to assume more responsibility.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with emphasis on Excel and Word.
• Entry level accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Construction industry experience.
• Experience with Spectrum or proprietary financial software is a plus.

What we offer

• Health Insurance and ESOP (Employee owned) package.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with Medical PPO
• FSA and Dependent Care
• 401K Matching
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Generous PTO roll-over policy
• Social events and outings throughout the year