Project Accountant

About the role

Hiring for a Project Accountant in Oak Brook! Weekly pay + Benefits + PTO.

Responsibilities

• Manage project accounting activities for multiple active construction projects
• Review project budgets, job costs, commitments, and change orders for accuracy
• Monitor project cost performance and assist with variance analysis
• Prepare and post journal entries and support month end and year end close processes
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with revenue recognition and percentage of completion accounting
• Track project billings, subcontractor pay applications, and retainage balances
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to review project financials
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed
• Prepare financial reports, project profitability reports, and ad hoc analyses
• Assist with audit requests and documentation preparation
• Support process improvements and accounting system initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, engineering, real estate, or project based environments
• Understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, or construction accounting preferred
• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, or construction accounting
• Experience working within ERP or accounting systems

Benefits

Subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.