Senior Project Accountant - Construction

LeoForce; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LeoForce, a well-established and rapidly growing commercial construction company, is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its finance team in Chicago. This role partners with Project Managers to manage the financial health of large-scale construction projects from inception through closeout.

You will oversee budgets, job costing, billing, and periodic financial reporting, while supporting audits and process improvements. Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction project accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, POC accounting, WIP, job costing, revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct, Foundation, Procore, Vista, CMiC, or similar.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills across Finance and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, budgets, cost codes, contract values, change orders, and billing within construction accounting systems.
• Prepare and submit owner billings, including AIA payment applications, schedules of values, retainage, stored materials, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, subcontractor activity, and job profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform monthly project reconciliations, WIP reporting, revenue recognition support, and month-end close activities.
• Partner with Project Managers to review job costs, forecast project performance, analyze margins, and identify financial risks.
• Track subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, certified payroll, bonds, and required documentation.
• Support cash flow management through billing, collections, subcontractor payments, and retention tracking.
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analyses, and ad hoc reports for project teams and executive leadership.
• Assist with project closeout, internal and external audits, process improvements, and mentoring junior accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP

POC accounting

WIP schedules

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Excel (advanced)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Foundation

Procore

Vista

CMiC

Job description

Location: Chicago,IL, US

Date Posted: 08-03-2026

3 days ago

Job Details

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

Responsibilities

Manage project setup, budgets, cost codes, contract values, change orders, and billing within construction accounting systems.

Prepare and submit owner billings, including AIA payment applications, schedules of values, retainage, stored materials, and supporting documentation.

Monitor project costs, commitments, subcontractor activity, and job profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

Perform monthly project reconciliations, WIP reporting, revenue recognition support, and month-end close activities.

Partner with Project Managers to review job costs, forecast project performance, analyze margins, and identify financial risks.

Track subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, certified payroll, bonds, and required documentation.

Support cash flow management through billing, collections, subcontractor payments, and retention tracking.

Prepare financial reporting, variance analyses, and ad hoc reports for project teams and executive leadership.

Assist with project closeout, internal and external audits, process improvements, and mentoring junior accounting staff.

Qualifications

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

5+ years of construction project accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of GAAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, contract billing, and revenue recognition.

Experience with construction ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct, Foundation, Procore, Vista, CMiC, or similar.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.

Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance and Operations.

A bit about us:

A well-established and rapidly growing commercial construction company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to partner directly with Project Managers and leadership while taking ownership of the financial health of large-scale construction projects from inception through closeout.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
• Stable organization with a strong project pipeline and collaborative culture

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