Financial Analyst

About the role

Pepcer Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm known for its quality work, strong ethics, and long-standing relationships with clients and partners. With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction combines the experience and resources of a national company with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports, including analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Analyze and process accounting transactions and job costs in accordance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Perform account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Conduct budget-to-actual and variance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Partner with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Auxiliary with year-end audit activities, special projects, and other financial analysis initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of accounting, financial analysis, or related professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting and financial systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across finance, operations, and project teams.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $90,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

We offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• A generous 401k match
• A student loan repayment benefit
• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Fully paid medical and parental leave
• Mental health services

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com.

Pay

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $90,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Schedule

This position is on site in our Barrington, IL location with one day remote.