Michael Page
Accountant
Michael Page, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Be a Sr. Accountant for a Developer that focuses on luxury residential projectsBe a part of a growing developer that offers exceptional benefitsAbout Our Client
This developer, located in Chicago, focuses on luxury residential apartments and mixed-use complexes throughout the Chicagoland area and growing into other markets in the Midwest. They are seeking a Senior Accountant, Chicago based, to come on-board to prepare owner billings, and ensure payments under construction terms. In return, this Sr. Accountant will be offered a salary that matches experience, as well as amazing benefits such as; full healthcare coverage, 3-week PTO, and more.
Job Description
* Construct Payment Applications
* Updates and details the schedule of values
* Interact directly with project managers
* Handles bi-monthly timesheet processing
* Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
* Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
* Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices. Needs to ensure all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
* Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
* Individual ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
* Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners.
* Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings for processing.
* Monitors cash flow and communicate with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
* Assist and take charge of construction progress billings for material and installation jobs from beginning to end, including issuing lien waivers, communicating with installers, project managers, and customers.
* Assist with ongoing change orders for jobs and updating Excel spreadsheets as the accounting record for auditing purposes.
* Backup for the A/P coordinator processing Accounts Payable invoices
* Balance Sheet Reconciliations for prepaid and accrual accounts
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
* Construction/Accounting experience
* Strong excel skills
* Attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knows how to properly and efficiently process billings, subcontractor payables, waivers and AIA documents
* Has general ledger experience
* Is organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
* Has the ability to work independently and has strong multi-tasking skills
* Proficient in Excel, Word, construction specific accounting software, and Viewpoint
* Works well in team environment
* Experience with QuickBooks a plus
* Experience with Procore software a plus
What's on Offer
Very competitive base salaryHealthcare for the employee and the entire familyGreat company culture with good work/life balance401k matchOpportunity to help grow a successful departmentPaid Maternity and Paternity Leave3-week PTORoom for growth
Contact
Sydney Kowalski
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6510102
This developer, located in Chicago, focuses on luxury residential apartments and mixed-use complexes throughout the Chicagoland area and growing into other markets in the Midwest. They are seeking a Senior Accountant, Chicago based, to come on-board to prepare owner billings, and ensure payments under construction terms. In return, this Sr. Accountant will be offered a salary that matches experience, as well as amazing benefits such as; full healthcare coverage, 3-week PTO, and more.
Job Description
* Construct Payment Applications
* Updates and details the schedule of values
* Interact directly with project managers
* Handles bi-monthly timesheet processing
* Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
* Collects and reviews project subcontractor/supplier lien waivers.
* Collects, reviews, and processes subcontractor/supplier monthly project invoices. Needs to ensure all invoices have been accrued properly and timely to the correct cost reports and phase codes.
* Ensures proper payments to all subcontractors and major suppliers.
* Individual ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
* Provides monthly assistance to Project Management staff in the preparation of monthly billings to project owners.
* Collects, reviews and submits monthly owner billings for processing.
* Monitors cash flow and communicate with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
* Assist and take charge of construction progress billings for material and installation jobs from beginning to end, including issuing lien waivers, communicating with installers, project managers, and customers.
* Assist with ongoing change orders for jobs and updating Excel spreadsheets as the accounting record for auditing purposes.
* Backup for the A/P coordinator processing Accounts Payable invoices
* Balance Sheet Reconciliations for prepaid and accrual accounts
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
* Construction/Accounting experience
* Strong excel skills
* Attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Knows how to properly and efficiently process billings, subcontractor payables, waivers and AIA documents
* Has general ledger experience
* Is organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
* Has the ability to work independently and has strong multi-tasking skills
* Proficient in Excel, Word, construction specific accounting software, and Viewpoint
* Works well in team environment
* Experience with QuickBooks a plus
* Experience with Procore software a plus
What's on Offer
Very competitive base salaryHealthcare for the employee and the entire familyGreat company culture with good work/life balance401k matchOpportunity to help grow a successful departmentPaid Maternity and Paternity Leave3-week PTORoom for growth
Contact
Sydney Kowalski
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6510102