Project Accountant

Centuri Group, Inc. • Naperville, IL

7d • $73,000 - $94,000

About The Position

As a Project Accountant, you will monitor project progress, investigate variances, approve expenses, and ensure project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected. You will maintain project records and communicate with Project Managers about contract documents, change orders, approvals, and other billing-related modifications and services. The role also covers reviewing project financial records, monitoring budgets and profitability, preparing customer billings and government reports, and supporting auditors.

Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment, with mobility required within an office, warehouse, and construction-site environments. The position may require working various schedules and staying late when necessary, sometimes with little or no notice. The employee must be able to read documents, use a computer, and communicate verbally and in writing, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 2 years of experience in project accounting.
• At least 3 years of experience in billing and receivables.
• Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents.
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug screens.
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify.
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check results.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project-related records and communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders, other contract modifications, approvals, and additional services related to billing.
• Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project-related assets.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership.
• Prepare reports on project profitability.
• Monitor and report on project budgets.
• Create project-related billings to customers.
• Research and pursue opportunities to maximize customer billing.
• Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings.
• Respond to customer requests for more detail.
• Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects.
• Compile information for internal and external auditors.
• Perform other tasks as requested by leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan featuring a 15% stock discount.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Potential bonus opportunities.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Weekly payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level