Senior Project Accountant - Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development and career-ml

Stability with strong project pipeline

22 days off, base + bonus

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago to partner with Project Managers and leadership, owning the financial health of large construction projects from start to closeout. The role reports to the finance team and requires strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency with construction ERP platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of construction project accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication to support budgets, billing, and project profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or 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.

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

Construction project accounting

GAAP knowledge

WIP schedules

Job costing

Contract billing

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Foundation

Procore

Vista

CMiC

Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP)

Job description

Job details

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

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
• 22 Days off, Base + Bonus, 401k match

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.

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