Senior Project Accountant: Construction Cost Leader (On-Site Chicago)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company matching

Gym membership

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

10 days PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago, IL to own project cost accounting for multiple construction projects and provide robust financial reporting. You will partner with PMs and leadership to manage budgets, variances, and revenue recognition, while ensuring compliance with government contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have a 4+ year background in construction accounting, a related degree, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

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

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

Construction accounting

GAAP & revenue recognition

Budgeting & financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Construction accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Senior Project Accountant in Chicago, IL to own project cost accounting for multiple construction projects and provide robust financial reporting. You will partner with PMs and leadership to manage budgets, variances, and revenue recognition, while ensuring compliance with government contract requirements.

Ideal candidates have a 4+ year background in construction accounting, a related degree, and strong Excel skills.