Project Accountant
Pepper Construction
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- Pay
- $80K to $90K
- a year
- Location
- Barrington, IL
- Work style
- On-site
- Posted
- Oct 24
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Pepper Construction
Construction · 501 to 1,000 employees
What you'll do
- Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements
- Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control procedures
- Coordinate billing with project teams, prepare timely billings, and reconcile job costs to monthly billings
- Identify and communicate unbilled or late-billed costs
- Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers
- Review and compile waiver packages
- Facilitate job closeout, prepare final financial performance documents, and reconcile project profit and loss
- Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in a business-related field
- Prior billing experience
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in accounting software
- 3 years of accounting related experience (preferred)
- CMiC experience (preferred)
Key skills
Accounting softwareBilling experienceAttention to detailMultitaskCommunicationInterpersonal skillsCMiC
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Perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability insurance
- 401k match
- Student loan repayment
- Paid medical and parental leave
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Be part of a team that drives project success through strong financial management, collaboration, and attention to detail. The Project Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate, timely owner billings and ensuring job costs are processed in accordance with contractual requirements and company internal controls. This role works closely with project teams to support financial accuracy, maintain accountability, and contribute to successful project outcomes.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review owner contracts and identify billing requirements.
Analyze and process job-related costs in accordance with internal control procedures.
Coordinate billing with project teams, prepare timely billings, and reconcile job costs to monthly billings.
Identify and communicate unbilled or late-billed costs.
Coordinate timely subcontractor payments in exchange for waivers.
Review and compile waiver packages.
Facilitate job closeout, prepare final financial performance documents, and reconcile project profit and loss.
Monitor subcontractor insurance compliance.
Understand the impact of cash flow on project performance.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
3 years of accounting related experience, preferred
Prior billing experience.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in accounting software; CMiC experience is a plus.
The salary range for this position is between $80,000 - $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.
Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.
For additional information, visit
www.pepperconstruction.com