Senior Construction Project Accountant – Chicago On‑Site

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago, IL, to own cost accounting for multiple construction projects on-site. You will work closely with project managers and leaders to drive financial performance and improve profitability while maintaining strong internal controls and reporting accuracy.

The role requires hands-on construction project accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction project accounting or job cost accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, change orders, and subcontractor billing.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Experience with construction accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage job cost accounting and financial reporting for multiple construction projects.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, expenses, and cost variances.
• Review construction contracts, change orders, subcontractor invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee project revenue recognition and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and closing entries.
• Partner with project managers to identify financial risks and improve profitability.
• Support compliance with applicable government contract requirements.
• Help improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Construction accounting software

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago, IL, to own cost accounting for multiple construction projects on-site. You will work closely with project managers and leaders to drive financial performance and improve profitability while maintaining strong internal controls and reporting accuracy.

The role requires hands-on construction project accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.