Senior Staff Accountant — Multi-Entity Construction

PirTano Construction Company; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pirtano is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support financial operations across a growing, multi-entity organization in Illinois. This role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and modernizing accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves setting, builds structure, and partners with operations, HR, and leadership to drive performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity, construction industry or project-based industry.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with BI tools a plus.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Oversee job cost accounting and support project-based financial tracking.
• Partner with operations to analyze job profitability, labor costs, and margins.
• Monitor WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules and revenue recognition (percentage of completion).
• Maintain and optimize NetSuite, including workflows, reporting, and integrations.
• Collaborate with HR/payroll on payroll accounting, benefits accruals, and deductions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Excel

BI tools

Fast-paced environment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

NetSuite

ADP

Job description

Pirtano is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to support financial operations across a growing, multi-entity organization in Illinois. This role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and modernizing accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves setting, builds structure, and partners with operations, HR, and leadership to drive performance.