Project Accountant - Full Time

With a large portfolio of active projects across 9 major market sectors throughout Illinois and the surrounding states, Connelly Electric, Co. is one of the leading design build electrical contractors in the Chicagoland area. Connelly Electric is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Project Accountant who excels at multitasking. This individual will perform a variety of accounting, administrative and other functions as required in supporting projects and the business. The ideal candidate will have a construction background and will work well independently to provide overall project accounting support for multiple projects.

Essential Duties

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers and support staff regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications
• Enter change requests into the accounting system and maintain up-to-date project cost information
• Prepare and submit all project-related billings to customers using AIA Forms
• Enter billings into third party applications as needed - Textura, GC Pay, etc.
• Prepare, request, and maintain waivers, affidavits, and collections for assigned projects
• Monitor and assist Project Manager with project-related expenses, investigating invoice discrepancies and all project expenses not billed to customers
• Communicate with customer regarding unpaid contract billings
• Monitor and update project projections weekly with Project Managers
• Create subcontract agreements for Project Managers
• Request insurance certificates from subcontractors
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Report on project profitability to management
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Create and provide various reports related to projects
• Compile information for internal and external audits, as required

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, Communications 
• 5+ years of Construction Accounting experience preferred
• Effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to read and understand various AP and JC reports in order to resolve any discrepancies
• Must be able to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• High-level attention to detail