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Construction Project Accountant

Staff Financial Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2027

Construction Project Accountant

Our client, a growing construction company has a need for a Construction Project Accountant


Duties:

  • Responsible for the processing, reviewing, tracking and maintenance of all payment applications from subcontractors, accounts payable for purchase orders, and misc. accounts payable for multiple projects
  • Assist management with profitability projections, manage Work In Process reporting and projections and investigate project variances
  • Responsible for job cost accounting including budget control, change order tracking, committed cost control, and job cost transfers
  • Process project billings, owner payment applications and project budgets
  • Communicate with project managers, vendors, and external parties to manage draw requests/requirements
  • Assure accounts payable is coded to proper GL account number, job number and cost code and subsequently distributing to Project Management team for approval
  • Responsible for lien waiver generation, subcontractor insurance verification, subcontractor business license, and W-9 updates for vendors
  • Prepare monthly projection reports or other reports as needed (i.e. open payables, job cost, etc.)
  • Assist in the development for new systems/processes for the department
  • Tracking and updating various logs (i.e. utilities, lumber, appliance, and others as necessary)


Requirements:

  • Minimum three years of construction accounting experience
  • Demonstrated high competency with fully integrated ERP system
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Excellent communication and time-management skills
  • Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing priorities simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Commercial/Contractor Construction experience required
  • Knowledge of AIA & Vista Viewpoint or similar construction software preferred

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