Sr Project Accountant - Commercial Construction

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company.

This role is responsible for preparing owner billings in accordance with contractual terms, ensuring job costs are processed in accordance with company internal control procedures, and identifying and communicating areas of financial risk. The position also manages relationships with third‑party subcontractors and the project management team to provide exceptional customer service and prompt payment.

• Administer jobs with complex contractual issues independently, e.g., certified payroll reporting, diversity & inclusion participation, prevailing wage, and TIF requirements
• Prepare cost‑plus, cost‑plus GMP, or Lump Sum billings, ensuring all allowable costs are billed timely
• Track subcontractor lien waivers
• Use project management software (CMiC) as it relates to billing
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting, including job profit swings, tracking of late/unbilled activity, and account analysis
• Elevate awareness of financial implications that can be addressed or reversed
• Assist with preparation of financial ad hoc and specialized reporting requested by group leaders
• Review, sign, and approve client billings for project accountants
• Train and mentor new hires
• Handle special projects
• Facilitate job closeout: prepare closed job accrual, reconcile and understand profit (loss)
• Coordinate the billing process with the project team

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting (preferred in a business discipline)
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience
• Construction or property management experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions

Peper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note:

Pepper does not sponsor work visas.