Title:

Construction Projects Accountants Location:

Rolling Meadows

IL 60008 OR

Chicago IL ( Loop)

Hire Type:

Direct Hire Shift :

8am-4:30pm

Compensation:

52000-62000

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k,

PTO Overview:

This Client is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of construction projects. This person will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Accounting teams to ensure project costs, billing, and financial records are accurate and up to date.

Job Duties:

• Serve as a key financial liaison between Project Managers, Project Engineers,Accounting, and other internal departments to clarify issues, resolve discrepancies, andsupport timely project execution.
• Maintain accurate and timely job cost data for assigned projects, ensuring propercoding, phase alignment, and compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare, review, and analyze job cost reports and financial data; identify cost variancesand communicate findings to project and accounting leadership.
• Support project billing activities, including progress billing, T&M billing, certifiedpayroll reporting, lien waivers, and customer-specific documentation requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes related to projectfinances, including vendor setup, waiver collection, compliance tracking, and issueresolution.
• Support monthly project close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journalentries, and review of batch or system exceptions.
• Support project setup, maintenance, and close-out within the accounting system(Viewpoint), ensuring accuracy of budgets, cost codes, subcontract documentation,COIs, and financial records.
• Prepare financial reports, maintain document tracking systems, and support audits,internal reviews, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a financial resource to Project Managers and Project Engineers regardingproject cost controls, billing status, and accountin

Qualifications:

High School business curriculum, GED, or equivalent combination of training andexperience in accounting, finance, business or related field.

• Working knowledge of construction accounting concepts and documentation, includingjob cost accounting, billing methods, project close-out procedures, and ERP systems(Viewpoint preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, research, andresolve discrepancies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, withthe ability to prepare reconciliations, reports, financial analyses, and maintaindatabases.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional, courteous, and effectivewhen interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently andcollaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.