Senior Project Accountant

Pepper Construction Group; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to drive project finances through accurate owner billings and tight cost control. You will partner with project teams to ensure timely billings, reconcile costs, and uphold internal controls while supporting closeout and final reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, construction cost accounting experience, and proficiency in CMiC or similar ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business discipline.
• Experience in project or job cost accounting, preferably in construction.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment abilities.
• Solid understanding of billing requirements and project accounting processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and in a team.
• CMiC accounting software experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and identify billing requirements.
• Analyze and process job costs per internal controls.
• Coordinate billing with project teams and reconcile costs.
• Identify unbilled or late-billed costs and notify stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers.
• Review and compile waiver packages.
• Support closeout and reconcile project profit and loss.
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Understand cash flow impact on project performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

CMiC

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Be part of a team that drives project success through strong financial management, collaboration, and attention to detail. The Project Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely owner billings and ensuring job costs are processed in accordance with contractual requirements and company internal controls. This role works closely with project teams to support financial accuracy, maintain accountability, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements.
• Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control procedures.
• Coordinate billing with project teams, prepare timely billings, and reconcile job costs to monthly billings.
• Identify and communicate unbilled or late-billed costs.
• Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers.
• Review and compile waiver packages.
• Facilitate job closeout, prepare final financial performance documents, and reconcile project profit and loss.
• Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.
• Understand the impact of cash flow on project performance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• Experience in project or job cost accounting, preferably in construction.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify risks, and recommend solutions.
• Strong understanding of billing requirements and project accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software; CMiC experience is a plus.

The salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $105,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com