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Project Accountant

Romeoville, IL, USFull-time$60k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United States

Core

Financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate forecasting for capital projects.

Role type

Project Accountant

Builds

Audited financial statements, client invoices, and project profitability analyses

Domain

Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC)

Required skills

GAAP compliance, project finance oversight, financial forecasting, variance analysis, invoice preparation, budget tracking, expense auditing, risk analysis, month-end close support, proposal financial support

Preferred skills

Equipment and service procurement knowledge, corporate financial systems experience

Technologies

EMS software, proposal software, Advanced Excel

Responsibilities

Serve as financial gatekeeper for project revenues, costs, and margins; review and approve monthly project revenue/cost recognition; analyze project forecast variances; prepare and issue client invoices; track project labor and expenses; audit travel and expense expenditures; support month-end close and external audit; provide financial support for new proposals; train new project accountants and managers.

Seniority

Individual Contributor