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Talent Edge Recruiting

Project Accountant- Commercial Construction

Pay: $80,000–$90,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Medinah, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 23 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Construction Accountant prepares financial records and reports for a construction project or company. Maintains construction project budgets and manages financial transactions with contractors and subcontractors. Works with construction managers to track expenses and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. May review contractor bids and job cost estimates.

$82,152 / year median in Illinois

+4% projected growth

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Project Accountant- Commercial Construction at Talent Edge Recruiting Project Accountant- Commercial Construction at Talent Edge Recruiting in MEDINAH, Illinois Posted in about 13 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

????Project Accountant???????? ?? | Wood Dale, IL Compensation & Benefits $80K-$90K plus discretionary bonus Medical insurance, 90% employer paid 401(k), plus ESOP shares after 1 year Onsite, M-F, 8am-5pm our client, an employee-owned commercial construction company is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team onsite in Wood Dale, IL. You'll partner directly with our Project Managers on a busy portfolio of commercial and public works projects - 16+ jobs this summer, plus more in the works! You would be owning everything from job cost setup to AIA billings to certified payroll compliance. What You'll Own

AIA G702/G703

owner billings and pay app prep, including a $30M project Job cost setup, budgeting, and cost coding Subcontractor pay apps, lien waivers, retention, and compliance tracking Certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting Public agency reporting Month-end close and WIP support alongside our team What You Bring 5+ years of project accounting experience within construction, GC preferred Hands-on experience with certified payroll, AIA billings, and lien releases Public works experience strongly preferred Strong Excel skills ERP experience- Sage Intacct a plus! •

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

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Please Note:

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.