Senior Project Accountant
SKENDER GROUP LLC•Chicago, IL
•$90,000 - $105,000
About The Position
We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant who brings seasoned expertise and a leadership mindset to everything they do. This role requires deep knowledge of project accounting best practices, the ability to independently monitor project progress, investigate variances, and ensure payments are collected and distributed with precision. The ideal candidate takes ownership, mentors those around them, and understands the value of proactive communication across their team, partners, and clients.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ accounting experience required; construction accounting experience preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated experience with Procore, certified payroll reporting, and MBE/WBE tracking required.
- Project & Time Management. Ability to independently manage a complex portfolio of projects and competing priorities, with a strong sense of ownership and a consistent record of on-time delivery.
- Leadership & Mentorship. Ability to guide and support less experienced team members, share best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Organization & Attention to Detail. Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to maintain accuracy across high volumes of documentation, tracking, and follow-through.
- Financial Acumen. Solid command of GAAP and construction-related financial processes, with the ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights to project and leadership teams.
- Communication & Collaboration. Confident, professional communicator who can influence outcomes and navigate complex conversations with internal teams, subcontractors, and external partners.
- Industry Knowledge. Thorough understanding of construction project workflows, contract structures, and how financial performance connects to project outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key point of accountability for accuracy and compliance with subcontracts and purchase orders in coordination with the Project Manager.
- Review project specifications to support accurate and complete schedules of values.
- Exercise independent judgement on complex issues as you partner with Risk Management to review and approve subcontractor or vendor revisions to company terms and conditions.
- Oversee project compliance through collection, tracking, and submission of certified payroll, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Lead collaboration with Project Management to prepare monthly payment applications and required project documentation, ensuring quality and consistency across the project portfolio.
- Track, enter, and validate all costs related to subcontractors and key suppliers, while identifying trends and flagging risks before they escalate.
Benefits
- Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
- Annual deposit into health savings account
- Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
- Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
- Employee referral program
- Wellness incentives
- Paid time off
- Parental leave for mothers and fathers
- Free employee assistance program services
- Free short- & long-term disability insurance
- Community involvement
- Discretionary annual bonus, up to 8% of their base salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
