Senior Project Accountant - Construction

Location:

Chicago,IL, US

Date Posted: 09-17-2026

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

• Manage project setup, budgets, cost codes, contract values, change orders, and billing within construction accounting systems.
• Prepare and submit owner billings, including AIA payment applications, schedules of values, retainage, stored materials, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, subcontractor activity, and job profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform monthly project reconciliations, WIP reporting, revenue recognition support, and month-end close activities.
• Partner with Project Managers to review job costs, forecast project performance, analyze margins, and identify financial risks.
• Track subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, certified payroll, bonds, and required documentation.
• Support cash flow management through billing, collections, subcontractor payments, and retention tracking.
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analyses, and ad hoc reports for project teams and executive leadership.
• Assist with project closeout, internal and external audits, process improvements, and mentoring junior accounting staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of construction project accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, contract billing, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction ERP platforms such as Sage Intacct, Foundation, Procore, Vista, CMiC, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Finance and Operations.

A well-established and rapidly growing commercial construction company is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to partner directly with Project Managers and leadership while taking ownership of the financial health of large-scale construction projects from inception through closeout.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
• Stable organization with a strong project pipeline and collaborative culture

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