Senior Construction Accountant

$40 - $50 hourly
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Position Type: Contract / Temporary to Hire
Work Model: In Office
Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Job ID: 153664
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
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Are you a skilled construction accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments? We’re partnering with a growing construction firm near Oak Lawn, IL in need of a Senior Construction Accountant to support their Finance Director during a critical period of financial reporting and restructuring.
This role will focus on enhancing internal reporting, ensuring financial accountability on active projects, and improving the integration between operational and accounting systems. The ideal candidate will bring a sense of urgency, deep construction industry knowledge, and a strong understanding of project-based accounting.

Senior Construction Accountant Responsibilities:
  • Support month-end close and prepare financial reports to assist in bank-related underwriting processes.
  • Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and review lien waivers.
  • Reconcile job cost activity and ensure accuracy of financial data between systems.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Director to streamline internal workflows and improve reporting accuracy.
  • Assist with AP invoice review and approvals through a routing and documentation platform.
  • Input and reconcile AR activity associated with monthly draws and pay applications.
  • Act as a resource to ensure expenses are properly aligned with approved jobs and project timelines.
  • Using Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate – for financials, reporting, AP/AR entries, and job costing.
  • Using HH2 – for AP invoice approvals, routing, and documentation.
  • Using Procore – for contracts, draws, and project budgeting.

Senior Construction Accountant – Requirements:
  • Prior background in a construction accounting is required
  • Strong month-end close knowledge and an ability to manage complex project finances
  • Experience with lien waivers, budgeting, and draw processes
  • High attention to detail, with a solutions-oriented and collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication skills and a confident approach to working cross-functionally

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make an immediate impact and work closely with leadership to get vital financial processes in place. If you're ready to step in and make a difference, we want to hear from you!


Thank you,

Jessica Xiques
LaSalle Network
Accounting/Finance Recruiter

 
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

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