Accountant

Responsibilities Reconcile and balance project‑related accounts; develop cash‑flow and cost‑to‑complete reports. Verify change orders and payment requests against contract requirements. Track essential project documentation, such as bonds and insurance certificates. Review and apply contract requirements. Monitor engagement hours and costs to identify trends and support engagement forecasting. Maintain the project PMIS (e.g., e‑Builder) to enable clients to monitor project status and financial metrics. Document accounting processes and procedures, and establish project governance. Review AIA payment applications. Track project budgets against actuals. Engage and collaborate with the client and project team to identify and resolve issues. Periodically visit project and client sites to provide updates. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (preferably Accounting). 3+ years accounting experience, including budgeting and cash‑flow management. Experience with commercial real‑estate projects (Real‑Estate Broker, Lending Office, Internal Real‑Estate Department) highly preferred. Demonstrated numeric analysis, contract comprehension, issue resolution, and teamwork skills. Compensation & Location $70,000 – $85,000, depending on experience, location (CO, IL, OH, MA). Benefits Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Flexible time off and holidays. 401(k) plan. Travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business use. Optional pension plan for eligible staff. Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff. Legal and Workplace Information Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Plante Moran maintains a drug‑free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified bilingual applicants (Japanese/English or Chinese/English). Role is exempt; may require hours exceeding the standard 40‑hour work week. #J-18808-Ljbffr