Senior Project Accountant - Construction | 401(k) + Bonus

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) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Mentorship

Career advancement

Stability

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago to own the financial health of large construction projects from inception through closeout. You will partner with Project Managers and leadership to manage budgets, billing, and cost controls, ensuring profitability across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and expert Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of construction project accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct, Foundation, Procore, Vista, CMiC.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, budgets, cost codes, contract values, change orders, and billing in construction accounting systems.
• Prepare owner billings, AIA applications, schedules of values, retainage, and supporting docs.
• Monitor costs, commitments, subcontractor activity, and project profitability.
• Perform monthly reconciliations, WIP reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review costs, forecast performance, and identify risks.
• Track subcontractor compliance, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and payroll.
• Support cash flow through billing, collections, and payments.
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analyses, and ad hoc reports for teams and leadership.
• Assist with project closeout, audits, process improvements, and mentoring staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

WIP schedules

Revenue recognition

Excel proficiency

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Foundation

Procore

Vista

CMiC

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago to own the financial health of large construction projects from inception through closeout. You will partner with Project Managers and leadership to manage budgets, billing, and cost controls, ensuring profitability across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and expert Excel skills.