Senior Accountant

McShane Construction Company; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage

401(k) with up to 4% Company Match

Company-paid Life and Disability Ins.

Student Loan Assistance

15 PTO Days

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

McShane Construction Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support active commercial construction projects across multiple states and offices, including joint ventures. The role covers accounting, payroll, tax, and financial reporting with exposure to CMiC and other construction ERP systems.

The position is based in Rosemont, IL, on-site five days a week, with a competitive salary and benefits package. A CPA or active candidacy is preferred, along with 5+ years of experience in construction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle month-end close ownership.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting preferred.
• CPA or active candidacy is desirable.
• CMiC or equivalent construction ERP experience required.
• Payroll processing experience with Paylocity preferred.
• Sales and use tax or multi-state filings experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital-versus-expense determinations, additions, depreciation and amortization, and audit support schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, payroll, insurance, prepaid, intercompany, and revenue reconciliations across operating and JV entities.
• Prepare recurring journal entries (software, employee benefits, insurance, overhead, and cost allocations).
• Support monthly close including revenue tie-outs, pay application and retention accruals, income reporting, and JV accounting.
• Prepare and file recurring sales and use tax and related state filings.
• Assist audit and annual budget processes; collaborate on forecasting and month-end close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity/Multi-state

Payroll processing (Paylocity)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or active candidacy

Tools

CMiC

Sage 300 CRE

Viewpoint/Procore

Job description

McShane Construction Company is looking for a Senior Accountant!

As a Sr. Accountant you will support active commercial construction projects across multiple states and offices, plus several joint ventures.

Company Benefits

• Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance
• 15 PTO Days
• Paid Parental Leave

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital-versus-expense determinations, additions, depreciation and amortization, and audit support schedules.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, payroll, insurance, prepaid, intercompany, and revenue reconciliations across operating and joint venture entities.
• Prepare recurring journal entries, including software, employee benefits, insurance, overhead, and other cost allocations.
• Support monthly close, including revenue tie-outs, pay application and retention accruals, income reporting, and JV accounting.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and file recurring sales and use tax, transaction privilege tax, and sales tax reconciliations.
• Manage annual 1099/1096 filings, state annual reports, contractor license renewals, business property returns, and other required state filings.

Payroll & Cash Management

• Prepare semi-monthly payroll in Paylocity, including 401(k) and FSA funding, superintendent cost allocations, and related journal entries.
• Manage daily cash activity, including bank reconciliations, positive pay exceptions, and cash ledger maintenance.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Serve as a technical resource for Accounts Payable, providing coding guidance, reviewing correcting entries, and resolving escalations from project teams.
• Coordinate accounts receivable follow-up and collections with project teams.

Audit, Budget & Financial Support

• Support the annual audit and insurance renewal process.
• Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process and gain exposure to the full month-end close cycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end close ownership
• Construction or project-based accounting experience Advanced level Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
• CMiC experience, or experience with a comparable construction ERP such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint or Procore
• Multi-entity, multi-state or joint venture accounting exposure
• Payroll processing experience, particularly Paylocity
• Sales and use tax or multi-state filing experience
• CPA or active candidacy

This position is based in our Rosemont, Illinois office and is on-site five days a week.

Salary Description: $95,000-$115,000 per year. This is a good faith estimate based on available market data. Final offers depend on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, cell phone allowance, and all company-sponsored employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match and profit sharing, student loan assistance, and PTO.

McShane Construction, established in 1984, is a national award-winning general contractor specializing in multi-family, industrial, commercial, and healthcare markets. As a female-owned and led business, we are committed to integrity, innovation, and collaboration, offering a rewarding career environment. With headquarters in Rosemont, IL, and regional offices in Auburn, AL, Madison, WI, Nashville, TN, and Phoenix, AZ, our impact spans nationwide.

McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual's unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.