Project Accountant

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for preparing owner billings in accordance with contractual terms. You will ensure job costs are processed in accordance with company internal control procedures. Managing relationships with third party subcontractors and project management team, to ensure superb levels of customer service and prompt payments, is also a key responsibility of this position.

Major Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts and identify contractual terms for billing purposes
• Analyze and process job related costs in accordance with internal control procedures
• Coordinate the billing process with the project team. Prepare accurate billings on a timely basis. Reconcile job costs to monthly billings. Identify and communicate unbilled/late billed costs.
• Provide subcontractors with timely payments in exchange for waivers
• Review and coordinate waiver packages
• Facilitate job closeout. Prepare closed job accrual and reconcile profit (loss)
• Understand subcontractor insurance compliance
• Understand impact of cash flow on projects billed
• Compile monthly subcontractor certified payroll reports as needed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, preferred
• 3 years of accounting related experience, preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and achieve results in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively, as part of a team
• Construction or property management experience, preferred

Why Pepper?

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match—your future is in good hands!
• Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
• Student loan repayment program
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.