Senior Project Accountant II

The Walsh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group in Chicago, IL is seeking an Accounting Manager for the Service Group. You will oversee project accounting, supervise a team, and ensure timely monthly closes, cost reports, and P&L reviews.

You’ll collaborate with Business Group Leaders and Program Managers to manage budgets and financial risk across multiple projects. Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and have prior construction accounting management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with project accounting and GAAP principles.
• Leadership and supervision of accounting staff.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages project accounting for the service group.
• Reviews and budgets overhead cost reports for the business group.
• Supervises and develops staff of project accountants.
• Performs internal audits of cost reports and sites.
• Manages monthly P&L submissions and reviews for accuracy.
• Provides financial info for prequals and new bids.
• Prepares owner billings and revenue projections.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with project staff on A/R.

Skills

Project accounting

GAAP

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager for our Service Group located in Chicago, IL.

The Accounting Manager manages the project accounting for a business group and works closely with the Business Group Leaders and Program Managers for that business group. Individual must be well-versed in preparing and analyzing month-end financial reports, including cost reports, P&Ls and Report Cards.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work

• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment

• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work

• Opportunities for growth, training, and development

• Flexibility in career path & progression

• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates high level understanding of all Project Accounting functions and GAAP.

• Reviews and budgets overhead cost reports for the business group(s).

• Supervises and manages a team of Project Accountants for the business group(s). Hires, trains and develops staff for the business group(s).

• Performs internal audits of business group cost reports, which includes periodic travel out to groups’ project sites.

• Individual has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.

• Provides financial information and support for prequals and new project bids for the business group(s).

• This position requires an in depth monthly analysis of the owner billings and ability to produce owner billings independently, when applicable, for the business group(s). Posts owner billings and ensures accurate Revenue projections on all business group cost reports.

• Individual has a strong understanding of the company Report Card and WIP for their business group(s).

• Monitors cash flow and communicates with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.

• Works closely with Program Manager and Business Group Leaders on budgeting and managing the financial risks and potentials for all of the business group’s projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field

• Must have management experience and experience in the construction accounting field

Division: Service Group

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran