Now Hiring for a Project Accountant

In Gary, Indiana

Direct Placement, Permanent Opportunity

On-Site

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to manage and oversee the financial aspects of significant construction projects, including the Obama Library, Bally's Casino, and Chase Tower rebuild. In this role, you will be responsible for project-based billing, contract review, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and variance analysis. Additionally, you will handle heavy AR responsibilities, including managing subcontractor payments, preparing monthly billing, and conducting financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end ownership for joint venture projects.

• Handle project-based billing, contract review, AP, AR, and variance analysis.

• Ensure accurate reporting of all accounting and project-based billing into the larger owner of the projects.

• Take responsibility for AR entries, subcontractor payments, monthly billing, and financial audits.

• Perform milestone billing and manage AR for all projects.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a project accountant handling projects of $100 million or more.

• Proficiency in month-end processes including AP, AR, booking journal entries, variance analysis, and reconciliations.

• Strong billing and subcontractor payment management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Accounting.

• Experience with Procore or Jonas Software.

Work Environment

This position is based in a union environment with a strong family feel. You will work in the office five days a week, with some flexibility for start and end times to accommodate personal commitments. The company is a woman/minority-owned business and is involved in several key projects for Chicago. You will report to the Controller.

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.