Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant to manage accounts receivable, AIA billing, lien waivers, and collections across multiple active commercial construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining strong cash flow and ensuring timely, accurate billing and payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Billing: Prepare and submit monthly AIA pay applications (G702/G703), and manage progress billings, retention, and change orders.
• Compliance: Prepare, track, and submit partial and final lien waivers while ensuring compliance with contract and lender requirements.
• Collections: Proactively manage outstanding receivables, track AR aging, and resolve billing disputes to minimize payment delays.
• Systems & Reporting: Process billings through portals like Textura, maintain accurate AR schedules, and assist with month-end close.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong experience with AIA G702/G703 billing, lien waivers, and AR collections.
• Knowledge: Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and change orders.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Textura, Sage (construction accounting modules), and Procore.

Compensation & Details

• Pay: $52,000 – $69,000/yr.
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Location: Joliet, IL (On-site).
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and PTO.