Senior Construction Project Accountant

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Overview
Since 1978, Keeley Construction has been a trusted leader in industrial and commercial construction across Chicagoland. As a family-owned company, we prioritize building lasting relationships, maintaining integrity, and driving innovation. Our dedication has made us the construction partner of choice for businesses ranging from local enterprises to Fortune 50 companies.

Specializing in design-build services, Keeley Construction works closely with top designers, architects, and engineers to incorporate the latest innovations into every project. We use cutting-edge technology and modern construction methods to deliver high-quality, efficient solutions. Our team is committed to excellence across a wide range of projects, including advanced industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, office renovations, and large-scale redevelopment efforts. Our strong reputation for quality and trust has earned us a loyal client base, with much of our business coming from repeat clients and referrals—a testament to the caliber of our work and the people behind it.

Keeley Construction is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Construction Project Team as a Senior Project Accountant. This role will involve a variety of accounting, administrative, and support functions for ongoing projects and business operations. The ideal candidate will have a client-focused mindset, work well independently, and provide comprehensive project accounting support across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

·         Communicate effectively with Project Managers and Principals regarding contract documents, change orders, approvals, and services related to billing and job-cost monitoring.

·         Maintain up-to-date project cost information, in collaboration with the project team.

·         Assist in the development and tracking of change orders through to completion.

·         Prepare customer payment applications, including draft and final invoices, with all relevant backup for approval by the Project Manager.

·         Collaborate with Project Managers and the project team regarding contract documents, change orders, approvals, and additional project costs.

·         Review owner contracts to ensure accurate billing in line with contract terms and conditions.

·         Review and maintain subcontract agreements and change orders.

·         Lead the billing process and maintain regular cash flow updates.

·         Enter and reconcile construction estimates and job costs.

·         Track and manage waivers, affidavits, and collections in the billing folders for all projects, ensuring all documents are in order.

·         Enter, review, and process expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices according to established procedures.

·         Monitor and ensure subcontractor insurance compliance through project completion.

·         Perform general accounting tasks such as reviewing accounts receivable, following up on client delinquencies, and reporting to management.

·         Collaborate with Project Managers to review and ensure proper issuance and execution of OCOs and COs.

·         Recommend and implement process improvements as needed.

Required Skills & Knowledge

·         Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in commercial construction accounting.

·         Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction billings and receivables.

·         Self-motivated with strong verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and complete projects efficiently.

·         Prior experience with Procore required.

·         Sage 300 experience .

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; advanced Excel skills required.