Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantMcShane Construction Company is looking for a Senior Accountant! As a Sr. Accountant you will support active commercial construction projects across multiple states and offices, plus several joint ventures.Company Benefits:Vision, Dental, & Health Coverage401(k) with up to 4% Company MatchCompany-paid Life and Disability InsuranceStudent Loan Assistance15 PTO DaysPaid Parental LeaveResponsibilities:Accounting & Financial ReportingManage fixed asset accounting, including capital-versus-expense determinations, additions, depreciation and amortization, and audit support schedules.Perform monthly balance sheet, payroll, insurance, prepaid, intercompany, and revenue reconciliations across operating and joint venture entities.Prepare recurring journal entries, including software, employee benefits, insurance, overhead, and other cost allocations.Support monthly close, including revenue tie-outs, pay application and retention accruals, income reporting, and JV accounting.Tax & CompliancePrepare and file recurring sales and use tax, transaction privilege tax, and sales tax reconciliations.Manage annual 1099/1096 filings, state annual reports, contractor license renewals, business property returns, and other required state filings.Payroll & Cash ManagementPrepare semi-monthly payroll in Paylocity, including 401(k) and FSA funding, superintendent cost allocations, and related journal entries.Manage daily cash activity, including bank reconciliations, positive pay exceptions, and cash ledger maintenance.Accounts Payable & ReceivableServe as a technical resource for Accounts Payable, providing coding guidance, reviewing correcting entries, and resolving escalations from project teams.Coordinate accounts receivable follow-up and collections with project teams.Audit, Budget & Financial SupportSupport the annual audit and insurance renewal process.Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting process and gain exposure to the full month-end close cycle.RequirementsQualifications:5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle month-end close ownershipConstruction or project-based accounting experience Advanced level Excel skillsBachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experienceCMiC experience, or experience with a comparable construction ERP such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint or ProcoreMulti-entity, multi-state or joint venture accounting exposurePayroll processing experience, particularly PaylocitySales and use tax or multi-state filing experienceCPA or active candidacyThis position is based in our Rosemont, Illinois office and is on-site five days a week.Salary Description: $95,000-$115,000 per year. This is a good faith estimate based on available market data. Final offers depend on experience, skills, and qualifications. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, cell phone allowance, and all company-sponsored employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match and profit sharing, student loan assistance, and PTO.McShane Construction, established in 1984, is a national award-winning general contractor specializing in multi-family, industrial, commercial, and healthcare markets. As a female-owned and led business, we are committed to integrity, innovation, and collaboration, offering a rewarding career environment. With headquarters in Rosemont, IL, and regional offices in Auburn, AL, Madison, WI, Nashville, TN, and Phoenix, AZ, our impact spans nationwide.McShane Construction cultivates a culture of inclusion where every individual's unique background and perspective are embraced. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.No Agency Inquiries Please: The McShane Companies (McShane Construction Company, Cadence McShane Construction Company, and Conor Commercial Real Estate) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates' names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. The McShane Companies will not pay a placement fee in connection with any such unsolicited resumes.