Job Title: Project AccountantJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Accountant to join our team. This role involves managing month-end responsibilities for various joint venture projects, including high-profile initiatives such as the Obama Library, Bailey's Casino, and the Chase Tower rebuild. As a key member of our accounting team, you will handle all project-based billing, contract review, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial variances. Additionally, you will have significant responsibility in managing accounts receivable entries, subcontractor payments, and preparing monthly billing and financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end responsibilities for joint venture projects.

• Handle project-based billing, contract review, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial variances.

• Own and review accounts receivable entries.

• Manage subcontractor payments.

• Prepare monthly billing and financial audits.

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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related field.

• Experience in large project accounting.

Work Environment

Our work environment is unionized and 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, most notably the Obama Presidential Library.

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.

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