Senior Project Accountant

Up to $100,000

Libertyville, IL, USPosted Oct 15, 2026

Job description

What you'll do

Manage and provide high-profile job support, including the handling of complex billings, joint venture (JV) accounting, and comprehensive financial reporting. Oversee and execute the month-end billing process, ensuring all project costs are accurately captured and billed. Assist Project Accountants in resolving and escalating instances of aged underbillings.

Spearhead DBO (Days Billings Outstanding) reporting and actively drive support for problematic AR (Accounts Receivable) collection, leveraging customer systems to track estimated payment schedules. Review and approve Subcontract Change Order (CO) approvals to maintain accurate contract values and scope. Manage the Subcontract Check (CK) approval process, authorizing payments up to $100k per check.

Oversee and standardize the entire Subcontract CK approval process, ensuring all lower-tier collections are complete, officer signatures are secured, and critical dates are correct. Provide comprehensive support for Project Start-up and Closeout activities. Test and assist with new system development, providing support for team rollout, creating comprehensive documentation, and conducting necessary training.

Identify, document, and implement continuous process improvements across the finance and operations functions. Analyze financial and operational data, build comprehensive dashboards, and prepare special reports utilizing tools such as Tableau and CMiC BI (Business Intelligence). Potentially supervise a team of Project Accountants including hosting regular performance conversations to set goals, providing feedback, and supporting the development of direct reports Mentor team members and build strong, collaborative cross-departmental relationships.

Assist the BUC and Operations leadership in the development and execution of the annual business plan.

Who you are

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 8 + years of experience in the construction industry (or equivalent) preferred Effective leadership and team management abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization Confidence in presenting ideas and recommendations to executive teams, while remaining diplomatic and respectful Excels at time management and prioritization, consistently meeting deadlines Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and in a dynamic environment Ability to multitask and to adhere to the monthly close schedule and accounting deadlines Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications

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