Project Accountant | Rapidly growing organization!

Deerfield, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD80,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
As a Project Accountant with a leading Deerfield-based construction company specializing in residential and multifamily properties, you'll oversee several projects at once. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a skilled internal team and expand your accounting expertise within the residential and multifamily construction industry.
  • Organization has grown by 20% in the last year, and is still growing!
  • Collaborative internal team, with growth opportunities

About Our Client

Specializing in multi-family and residential properties across the Chicagoland area, our client has been open for over 100 years and is a leader in the construction industry. The company values transparent communication with their employees and ensures strong support throughout each phase of a project.

Job Description

  • Review owner contracts to ensure accurate billing based on contractual terms and prepare timely, accurate billings in accordance with those agreements.
  • Analyze and track job-related costs, ensuring adherence to internal control procedures. Reconcile job costs with monthly billings and identify any unbilled or delayed charges.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth billing processes, ensuring all costs are captured and communicated effectively.
  • Ensure prompt payment to subcontractors upon receipt of waivers and compile waiver packages for proper project documentation.
  • Assist with job closeout by preparing accruals, reconciling project profits and losses, and ensuring accurate financials are recorded at project completion.
  • Oversee subcontractor insurance compliance, ensuring its impact on billing and project schedules is appropriately managed.
  • Monitor cash flow for each project and ensure financial management practices support project timelines and objectives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA a plus
  • 3+ years of experience in project accounting, within the construction industry required
  • Knowledge of GAAP, and other policies and regulations
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task

What's on Offer

  • Discretionary bonus based on company performance
  • Health Benefits
  • Ability to work from home 1-2 days a week
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6636856

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Business Services
Location
Deerfield
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012025-6636856
Job Nature
Hybrid working