Senior Project Accountant

Aldridge Group•Green Oaks, IL

2d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to join its team in Libertyville, Illinois. The role provides high-profile project accounting support, including complex billings, joint venture accounting, financial reporting, month-end billing, accounts receivable collections, subcontract approvals, and project start-up and closeout support. The position also contributes to system development and rollout, process improvement, and analysis and reporting using tools such as Tableau and CMiC BI. The Senior Project Accountant may supervise and mentor Project Accountants, build cross-departmental relationships, and assist business unit and Operations leadership with the annual business plan. Aldridge describes its culture as family-centered and collaborative, with a focus on innovation, safety, execution, and mental wellness. The company has over 2,000 industry experts. The annual base pay range is $90,000–$120,000, with potential bonus eligibility. Aldridge offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Effective leadership and team management abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Confidence presenting ideas and recommendations to executive teams in a diplomatic and respectful manner.
Strong time management and prioritization skills, with consistent ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Ability to multitask and adhere to monthly close schedules and accounting deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

Nice To Haves

Eight or more years of experience in the construction industry or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Manage high-profile job support, including complex billings, joint venture accounting, and comprehensive financial reporting.
Oversee and execute month-end billing, ensuring project costs are accurately captured and billed.
Assist Project Accountants with resolving and escalating aged underbillings.
Lead Days Billings Outstanding reporting and support collection of problematic accounts receivable, using customer systems to track estimated payment schedules.
Review and approve Subcontract Change Order approvals to maintain accurate contract values and scope.
Manage the Subcontract Check approval process and authorize payments up to $100,000 per check.
Standardize and oversee the Subcontract Check approval process, ensuring lower-tier collections are complete, officer signatures are secured, and critical dates are correct.
Support project start-up and closeout activities.
Test and assist with new system development, support team rollout, create documentation, and conduct training.
Identify, document, and implement process improvements across finance and operations.
Analyze financial and operational data, build dashboards, and prepare special reports using tools such as Tableau and CMiC BI.
Potentially supervise Project Accountants, conduct performance conversations, set goals, provide feedback, and support the development of direct reports.
Mentor team members and build collaborative relationships across departments.
Assist the BUC and Operations leadership with development and execution of the annual business plan.