Project Accountant

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Role Summary
The Project Accountant will provide financial management support for multiple projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring budgets, preparing financial reports, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with contractual and client requirements. In addition, the Project Accountant will work closely with Project Managers and Project Administrators. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and senior leadership.

Note
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The position is remote but requires residence in the Chicagoland area.

• Monitor and track project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Prepare and analyze project financial reports for internal review and client submission.
• Process client billings and subcontractor/vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and contract requirements.
• Assist Division Managers with budget forecasting and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project accounting records in the company’s financial systems.
• Ensure compliance with contractual terms, regulatory standards, and company accounting practices.

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another industry-related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably project accounting experience within the AEC industry (Architecture/Engineering/Construction).
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Proficiency with financial software (e.g., Unanet, Quick Books, SAP, or similar ERP).
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong coordination skills.
• 3.0 GPA minimum.

• M.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another industry-related field from an accredited university.
• Experience with Quick Books.
• Residence within the Chicagoland area.

CKL ENGINEERS, LLC provides a hybrid workplace environment while meeting client needs. We offer benefits that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as our 401k and PTO programs - which benefit employees both in the short and long term.

CKL Engineers will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. CKL will assume the rights of any unsolicited resumes submitted to hiring managers or our leadership team, and we will have the right to hire that candidate without any compensation being owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other third party.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Staffing and Recruiting