Hiring for a Project Accountant

Must Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of project accounting

• experience with month end, billing, journal entries

• HS Diploma or GED required

• MS Office Suite

• Experience working within the construction, engineering, or related field

• Experience in project accounting, specifically managing projects of $100 million or more.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger and reconciliation processes.

• Experience with billing and subcontractor payments.

Responsibilities

· Manage the A/R entry and processing function

· Manage release of Sub-Contractor payments

· Prepare monthly billings

· Maintain Billing Analysis Data & Reporting

· Set up and maintain job contracts and subcontracts in the accounting system

· Assist with end of year Financial Audit

· Support Special Projects and Reporting Requests

· Assist in developing workflow process improvements

· Perform all full charge bookkeeping functions for a Joint Venture

Essential Skills

• Experience in project accounting, specifically managing projects of $100 million or more.

• Proficiency in Procore or Jonas Software.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger and reconciliation processes.

• Experience with billing and subcontractor payments.

Work Environment

Our work environment fosters a strong sense of family among team members. This is an in-office role requiring attendance five days a week. We are a woman/minority-owned business with a family feel and are involved in several key projects in Chicago!

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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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.