Project Accountant
Location: Villa Park, IL (On-Site)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant with a mandatory construction industry background to support multiple active projects from startup through closeout. This role will partner closely with Project Managers and Operations teams to oversee job costing, billing, forecasting, and financial reporting while helping ensure projects remain on budget and financially successful.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in commercial construction accounting and a strong understanding of project-based financial management.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting functions for multiple construction projects
- Track project costs, budgets, commitments, and change orders
- Maintain accurate job cost reporting and investigate cost variances
- Prepare and process owner billings, including AIA billing
- Review and process subcontractor invoices and payment applications
- Assist with WIP reporting, forecasting, and project financial analysis
- Reconcile project accounts and ensure accurate financial records
- Partner with Project Managers to monitor project profitability
- Support month-end close and project reporting requirements
- Assist with project closeout and final reconciliations
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of construction accounting or project accounting experience within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of job costing, project budgets, contracts, and change orders
- Experience with AIA billing, subcontractor invoicing, and construction project financial reporting
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience working for a general contractor, specialty contractor, or commercial construction company
- Experience with WIP schedules, forecasting, and cost analysis
- Familiarity with construction ERP systems
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This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 4 days ago.