Senior Construction Accountant

Senior Construction Accountant

$90,000 - $120,000

Chicago, IL

Home Builder, Job Costing, AIA, Great Culture

Jobot Pro: Dylan Currier

A bit about us:

We are a leading construction company specializing in the development of high-quality affordable housing communities. With a strong commitment to addressing the growing need for accessible housing, we partner with public and private stakeholders to deliver impactful, long-term residential projects that strengthen communities and improve lives. With a robust pipeline exceeding $500 million in active and upcoming developments, our team brings deep expertise across all phases of construction—from predevelopment and budgeting through project execution and closeout. We are known for our disciplined approach to project delivery, strong financial oversight, and commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency. Collaboration is at the core of our success. Our teams of construction professionals, project managers, and financial experts work closely together to ensure every project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. We take pride in our ability to manage complex developments while maintaining transparency, accountability, and integrity throughout the process. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on expanding our impact in the affordable housing space and building communities that make a lasting difference.

Why join us?

Opportunity to work with a recognized leader in affordable housing construction

Large and stable project pipeline exceeding $500M

Collaborative and growth-oriented environment

Strong long-term career potential within a growing organization

Job Details

The Project Accountant will play a critical role in managing project financials from inception through closeout. This individual will work closely with project managers, subcontractors, and accounting leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, compliance documentation, and reporting. Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting for multiple construction projects
• Maintain and monitor job costing and project budgets
• Process and track AIA billings
• Handle project closeouts, including final reconciliations and documentation
• Manage lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and related documentation
• Track project contracts, change orders, and commitments
• Assist with accounts payable and subcontractor/vendor payments
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support forecasting activities
• Reconcile project costs and assist with month-end close procedures
• Partner with operations teams to ensure financial accuracy across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Approximately 5+ years of project accounting experience within construction
• Strong understanding of: Job costing AIA billing processes Project closeouts Lien waivers Construction contract administration
• Experience in affordable housing or multifamily construction is a plus
• Proficiency with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Yardi, CMiC, or similar)
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational abilities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.