GMA Construction Group · 19 hours ago
Senior Project Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expGMA Construction Group is seeking a seasoned Project Accountant Manager with a strong background in the construction industry. The role involves managing accounts payable, payroll, and project accounting functions to ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringConstruction
Hiring Manager
Shauna Jackson
Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices and ensure proper application of sales tax exemptions
Verify purchase order invoicing against Procore budgets; enter direct costs as needed
Review, code, and process monthly credit card statements
Maintain and update vendor database and AP filing systems
Monitor AP aging report and resolve vendor issues
Manage AP email inbox for invoices, check requests, and credit applications
Collect and review weekly employee timesheets
Audit hours and wages for accuracy and necessary approvals
Enter weekly payroll into QuickBooks after the Controller's approval
Allocate payroll costs in Procore weekly
Prepare and submit Certified Payrolls for prevailing wage projects
Upload Certified Payrolls into LCP Tracker when required
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Direct all payroll-related data/report requests to the Director of Accounting
Assist Project Managers in preparing monthly owner billings
Assemble and submit finalized billing packages to project owners
Review cost reports with PMs to identify cost and projection variances
Enter subcontractor invoices into QuickBooks; collect supplier/sub waivers
Monitor subcontractor compliance (contracts, change orders, COIs, certified payroll)
Manage subcontractor payment processing and ensure timely distribution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience
5+ years of accounting experience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
Strong collaboration skills and a team-first mindset
Must maintain ethical conduct and strict confidentiality at all times
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Numerous opportunities for internal training
Company
GMA Construction Group
GMA Construction Group specializes in general contracting, designing, building, engineering and construction management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kelly (Bilton) Kahn
Chief Innovation Officer
Patrick Fitzgerald
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
Business Up North
2022-01-18
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