Job Description

Project Accountant

Get ready to dive into the world of numbers and projects as a Project Accountant! Your mission? Ensuring that project data is not just accurate, but reported in a timely and efficient manner within our financial systems. From juggling accounts receivable to mastering subcontract management, accounts payable, and month-end tasks, you'll be the financial wizard behind the scenes. Join forces with management and project teams, where accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data are key—let's make numbers fun together! 

Location:  Chicago

Compensation:. $65,000 - $75,000

Join Our Mission: Enhancing critical infrastructure and the built environment to uplift communities is at the core of what we do.

Why Us?

• Team First: Our team's safety, development, and experience matter the most.
• Excellence: We deliver top-notch service and creative solutions for our valued clients.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Embracing diversity and promoting equality is a fundamental aspect of our ethos.
• Innovation: We constantly seek innovative ways to drive progress through thoughtful engineering.
• Community Focus: Beyond engineering solutions, we strive to fortify bonds and secure a brighter future for our communities.

What You'll Do:
As a Project Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely data entry and reporting in our financial systems. Your responsibilities will span accounts receivable, subcontract management, accounts payable, and month-end tasks, fostering collaboration with management and project teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate precise billing and cost control reports for projects.
• Analyze actual costs versus budgets and review selling rates to uphold data integrity.
• Collaborate with project managers to produce essential project accounting data.
• Assist in supporting subconsultant contract management and project financial reconciliations.
• Provide audit support and contribute to project controls cost management functions as needed.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, numerical accuracy, and familiarity with financial software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaboration aptitude, and time management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively on financial matters to diverse audiences.
• Prior experience in the AEC Industry is advantageous.

Why You Should Apply: Even if you don't meet all requirements, if you're eager to gain valuable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role could be your perfect fit. We offer a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on our rapidly growing organization.

Join Our Team and be part of an Equal Employment Opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunities, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process.

If you're ready for this exciting challenge, apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us! 🚀