Senior Project Accountant (Chicago/Dallas)

Senior Project Accountant – Building Construction

Key Details

• Compensation: $86,000–$120,000 annually

• Benefits: Health, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Match

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Work Model: Hybrid with 50% travel to Dallas, TX

• Employment Type: Direct Hire

LaSalle Network is hiring a Senior Project Accountant – Building Construction to support major construction projects based in Chicago, IL. In this role, you’ll oversee complex project accounting operations while partnering with project teams, accounting leadership and key business stakeholders. With 50% travel to Dallas, TX, this position is well suited for a Senior Project Accountant who enjoys managing large-scale projects, collaborating across teams and serving as a trusted financial partner.

What’s the job?

• Manage accounting operations for a mega-project and/or multiple large construction projects

• Review and process subcontracts, subcontract change orders, and performance and payment bonds to ensure compliance

• Collect and review subcontractor and supplier lien waivers

• Process monthly subcontractor and supplier invoices while ensuring accurate accruals, cost reporting and phase coding

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to subcontractors and major suppliers

• Maintain a thorough understanding of project cost reports and accounting functions related to posted costs

• Review monthly project P&Ls for accuracy and ensure timely financial reporting

• Process project cost transfers in partnership with project management teams

• Perform detailed monthly owner billing analyses and independently prepare owner billings as needed

• Submit monthly owner billings for review and processing

• Monitor project cash flow and partner with project teams to track accounts receivable activity

• Independently oversee accounting operations for large-scale construction projects

What’s needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business field

• Minimum of five years of construction accounting or related experience

• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost reporting and financial analysis

• Experience reviewing project P&Ls and managing financial reporting processes

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to travel up to 50% to Dallas, TX

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive salary of $86,000–$120,000 annually, depending on experience, skills and qualifications

• Health, medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Hybrid work flexibility with travel opportunities

• Opportunity to support complex, large-scale building construction projects

• Career growth, training and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative work environment with supportive leadership

If you’re a Senior Project Accountant looking to make an impact on large-scale construction projects while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.