Project Accountant- Commercial Construction
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Compensation & Benefits $80K–$90K plus discretionary bonus
Medical insurance, 90% employer paid 401(k), plus ESOP shares after 1 year
Onsite, M–F, 8am–5pm
our client, an employee-owned commercial construction company is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team onsite in Wood Dale, IL.
You’ll partner directly with our Project Managers on a busy portfolio of commercial and public works projects — 16+ jobs this summer, plus more in the works! You would be owning everything from job cost setup to AIA billings to certified payroll compliance.
What You’ll Own- AIA G702/G703 owner billings and pay app prep, including a $30M project
- Job cost setup, budgeting, and cost coding
- Subcontractor pay apps, lien waivers, retention, and compliance tracking
- Certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
- Public agency reporting
- Month-end close and WIP support alongside our team
- 5+ years of project accounting experience within construction, GC preferred
- Hands‑on experience with certified payroll, AIA billings, and lien releases
- Public works experience strongly preferred
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