Senior Project Accountant

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our Healthcare Division in Chicago, IL.

The Senior Accountant manages the accounting for a mega-project and/or multiple large projects. This individual is independent and maintains good rapport with project staff, the business group Accounting Manager, and Controller.

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem‑solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live across the United States

• Reviews and processes subcontracts, subcontract change orders, and Performance and Payment bonds to ensure compliance with specified terms.
• Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
• Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices, ensuring all invoices are accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes, and ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
• Exhibits a high-level understanding of the Walsh cost report and all accounting functions related to costs posted to the cost report.
• Has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process, ensures timely submission of project P&Ls, and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
• Processes cost transfers on the project cost report for Project Management staff.
• Conducts an in‑depth monthly analysis of owner billing and can produce owner billing independently when applicable.
• Collects, reviews, and submits monthly owner billings to the Accounting Manager or Controller for processing.
• Monitors cash flow and communicates with project staff to track accounts receivable and determine when projects are paid.
• Works independently and manages the accounting operations for mega-projects or multiple large projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction accounting or a related field.
• Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.

Division:
Building

Job Category:
Project Management

Job Type: Full-time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312‑563‑5905 or

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran.