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Project Accountant - Construction

TGG Accounting
Village, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2025

Salary: $100,000/yr

Join a world-class electrical contractor known for their uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, LEED awards, and state-of-the-art energy infrastructure applications!

We are seeking a Senior Project Accountant to support a major $120M project in Downer Cove. This is a direct-hire, permanent role that will be fully dedicated to a single 30-month project and will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions from start to finish. Following this project, the accountant will transition to additional large-scale projects within the organization.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly motivated accounting professional who thrives in a project-driven construction environment and enjoys taking full ownership of financial management for high-profile builds!


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary project accountant for a $120M project.
  • Manage all accounting functions related to the assigned project, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversee job costing, cash flow projections, and monthly billing.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze WIP schedules, change orders, and billing documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with project leadership and the central accounting team.
  • Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to project stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and GAAP standards.


Must-Have Qualifications:

  • 5 years of project accounting experience within the construction industry.
  • Proven experience preparing and reviewing WIP schedules.
  • Willingness and ability to work fully onsite at the job site.
  • Prior experience as the sole accounting lead for a large-scale construction project.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision - eligible 1st of the month following start date.
  • 401K with 6% match - eligible after 90 days.
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Room for growth - opportunity for this role to turn into a manager/supervisor.
  • Great culture working collaboratively with the onsite team.


We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary : $100,000

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