Senior Construction Accountant - Multi-State & JV Expert

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 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