Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

• Support full-cycle cost management for large construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring robust cost controls are established and maintained.

• Facilitate and manage the subcontractor change management process, ensuring responsible parties respond in a timely manner and that all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Process change orders in the system of record, maintaining high standards of timeliness, completeness, and data integrity.

• Perform audit and transactional finance support activities, including review and reconciliation of project-related financial data, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

• Support the preparation and presentation of monthly cost reports and risk assessments for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key variances, risks, and recommended mitigation actions.

• Participate in monthly stakeholder meetings and formal presentations by providing clear financial content, data-driven insights, and informed commentary on project cost performance.

• Review and interpret contractual terms to recommend entitlements related to change orders, claims, and other commercial matters.

• Coordinate with client finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate reporting and full compliance with financial controls and project accounting standards.

• Analyze and report on local labor markets, union implications, commodity price fluctuations, and tax impacts to support project cost strategy and budget updates.

• Assist in resolving invoice and change order discrepancies, as well as payment-related issues, by working with subcontractors, project teams, and finance stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate records of all project accounting transactions, including change orders, subcontractor compliance documentation, and related financial data.

• Collaborate closely with the Project Cost Manager, focusing on the transactional elements of project accounting while supporting broader forecasting and risk assessment efforts as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 1+ year of project accounting or finance experience in construction.

• 13+ years of experience in a project management, cost management, or accounting role within the commercial construction industry.

• Thorough understanding of construction accounting principles and practices.

• Hands-on experience with the full change order lifecycle, including initiation, review, processing, and closeout.

• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

• Experience with project accounting, including reconciliation and data entry in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms related to change orders, claims, and commercial entitlements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.