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Project Accountant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: EXP
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-05
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72000 - 82000 USD Yearly USD 72000.00 82000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Overview

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. In this hybrid role, you will be a part of the Finance Operations team within the Shared Services Sector, collaborating with Project Managers and Sector Leads to manage projects from inception through closeout.

Responsibilities
  • Effectively communicate with Project Managers and Sector Leads regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to projects.
  • Set up/review/activate projects in Deltek and maintain budgets throughout the life of the project.
  • Close out projects upon completion.
  • Prepare draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup.
  • Send final invoices to clients and file in‑house copies in the client folder.
  • Create monthly Project Progress Reports for each PM. Hold monthly meetings with each PM to review the report.
  • Investigate project variances and submit reports to management.
  • Work with the cash receipts team members to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
  • Compile information for internal and external audits, as required.
  • Obtain required paperwork to set up new vendors.
  • Review and approve vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
  • Run requested reports.
  • Perform additional assignments as requested by PMs and Sector Leads.
  • Communicate and coordinate with the local offices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
  • Minimum 5 years of Accounting (AP/AR/Billing) experience with an engineering firm.
  • Strong understanding of revenue recognition.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self‑motivated with independent work habits.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Experience working in a fast‑paced office and deadline oriented.
  • Working knowledge of Deltek Vision or Vantage Point software is a definite asset.
Salary

The salary range for this role is $72,000 to $82,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.

Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at  and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.

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