Mid-Level Project Accountant

Pay: $60000.00 - $90000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing civil engineering firm where your work directly supports high-impact infrastructure projects.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with remote work available after onboarding.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and leadership in a highly visible impactful role.
• Work on complex rewarding AEC project accounting rather than routine corporate accounting.
• Competitive compensation annual bonus potential strong benefits 401(k) with company match paid parental leave and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible start times between approximately 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM to support work-life balance.
• Build long-term career growth with leadership development and future advancement opportunities.

Location

Hybrid opportunity in Chicago IL. After an initial onsite training period of approximately one month youll enjoy working remotely two days per week while collaborating with the team in the office the remainder of the week.

Note

Candidates must have at least 3 years of Project Accounting or Project Billing experience within Civil Engineering Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) Consulting Engineering or a closely related industry. Experience outside these industries will not be considered.

About Us

We are an innovative engineering organization focused on delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions with precision efficiency and exceptional client service. Our collaborative culture values accuracy teamwork continuous improvement and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage project accounting and project billing for multiple civil engineering projects.
• Prepare monthly draft invoices and pre-bills using QuickBooks and AEC project accounting software.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review project budgets burn rates and billing accuracy.
• Administer Time & Materials Lump Sum/Fixed Fee and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee billing contracts.
• Ensure invoices comply with client contract requirements and agency guidelines.
• Submit invoices through client and government e-billing portals while resolving billing issues quickly.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging reports collections and outstanding project balances.
• Process payroll review employee timesheets and prepare payroll reports.
• Track project costs labor allocations subcontractor expenses and revenue recognition.
• Maintain accurate financial records while supporting month-end project accounting activities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Project Accounting or Project Billing experience.
• Experience within Civil Engineering AEC Consulting Engineering Architecture or Construction is required.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks required.
• Experience with BQE CORE Deltek Ajera or similar AEC software preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUPs and formulas.
• Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with public sector or DOT billing is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll become an important partner to project managers and leadership while helping drive the financial success of meaningful infrastructure projects. We offer a collaborative environment flexible scheduling outstanding benefits career development opportunities and the chance to grow with an expanding organization that values your expertise.

JPC-1640

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 3 yrs of project accounting or project billing exp. Must have exp in Civil Engineering AEC consulting engineering architecture or construction

• Additional context: Relocation- No
• Packages - No

Submission Email: Melanie -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Hybrid Project Accountant supporting project accounting billing payroll AR and contract compliance for civil engineering projects. Must have 3 years of Project Accounting within Civil Engineering AEC Architecture Consulting Engineering or Construction. QuickBooks required; BQE CORE or similar preferred.

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