Project Accountant- Commercial Construction

Prosimo.io
Prosimo.io

Accounting & Finance

Wood Dale, IL, USA

USD 80k-90k / year + Equity

Posted on Aug 17, 2026

👷Project Accountant👷🏼 ♀️ | Wood Dale, IL

Compensation & Benefits $80K–$90K plus discretionary bonus

Medical insurance, 90% employer paid 401(k), plus ESOP shares after 1 year

Onsite, M–F, 8am–5pm

our client, an employee-owned commercial construction company is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join our team onsite in Wood Dale, IL.

You'll partner directly with our Project Managers on a busy portfolio of commercial and public works projects — 16+ jobs this summer, plus more in the works! You would be owning everything from job cost setup to AIA billings to certified payroll compliance.

What You'll Own

  • AIA G702/G703 owner billings and pay app prep, including a $30M project
  • Job cost setup, budgeting, and cost coding
  • Subcontractor pay apps, lien waivers, retention, and compliance tracking
  • Certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
  • Public agency reporting
  • Month-end close and WIP support alongside our team

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of project accounting experience within construction, GC preferred
  • Hands-on experience with certified payroll, AIA billings, and lien releases
  • Public works experience strongly preferred
  • Strong Excel skills
  • ERP experience- Sage Intacct a plus!

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.