Construction Project Accountant

Title : Construction Projects Accountants

Location : Rolling Meadows IL 60008 OR Chicago IL ( Loop)

Hire Type : Direct Hire

Shift : 8am-4:30pm

Compensation : $52,000 - $62,000

Benefits : Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, PTO

Overview:

Our Client is seeking a Project Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of construction projects. This person will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Accounting teams to ensure project costs, billing, and financial records are accurate and up to date.

Job Duties:

· Serve as a key financial liaison between Project Managers, Project Engineers,

Accounting, and other internal departments to clarify issues, resolve discrepancies, and

support timely project execution.

· Maintain accurate and timely job cost data for assigned projects, ensuring proper

coding, phase alignment, and compliance with internal controls.

· Prepare, review, and analyze job cost reports and financial data; identify cost variances

and communicate findings to project and accounting leadership.

· Support project billing activities, including progress billing, T&M billing, certified

payroll reporting, lien waivers, and customer-specific documentation requirements.

· Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes related to project

finances, including vendor setup, waiver collection, compliance tracking, and issue

resolution.

· Support monthly project close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal

entries, and review of batch or system exceptions.

· Support project setup, maintenance, and close-out within the accounting system

(Viewpoint), ensuring accuracy of budgets, cost codes, subcontract documentation,

COIs, and financial records.

· Prepare financial reports, maintain document tracking systems, and support audits,

internal reviews, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

· Serve as a financial resource to Project Managers and Project Engineers regarding

project cost controls, billing status, and accounting

Qualifications:

High School business curriculum, GED, or equivalent combination of training and

experience in accounting, finance, business or related field.

· Working knowledge of construction accounting concepts and documentation, including

job cost accounting, billing methods, project close-out procedures, and ERP systems

(Viewpoint preferred).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, research, and

resolve discrepancies.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with

the ability to prepare reconciliations, reports, financial analyses, and maintain

databases.

· Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional, courteous, and effective

when interacting with internal teams and external partners.

· Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and

collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.