Project Accountant (Commercial Construction)
Job Title: Project Accountant (Commercial Construction)
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $75,000+ base (DOE) + benefits
About the Opportunity
Tiello is currently partnered with an established Commercial Roofing Contractor in the Chicago market with a strong presence in the commercial roofing and architectural sheet metal industry.They are looking to expand their Accounting Team by adding a Project Accountant to support the financial and administrative functions of our service operations team. This role is responsible for end-to-end service billing, collections, job cost documentation, and interfacing with both internal departments and external clients. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of construction accounting principles and the project lifecycle, including work order processing, job setup, and financial reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities:
Billing & Collections
- Generate, review, and issue all service-related invoices in compliance with company policies and contract terms.
- Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and actively follow up on delinquent accounts.
- Verify receipt of payments and reconcile discrepancies related to service billing.
- Attend and report on outstanding accounts in weekly collections meetings, providing status updates and recommended actions.
Accounting & Documentation Support
- Set up new service jobs in the accounting system, ensuring proper cost coding and contract setup aligned with project scope.
- Process and track material purchase orders for service jobs, ensuring alignment with job budgets and vendor terms.
- Act as a liaison between the Service Department and Accounting to resolve billing issues, payment application concerns, and job costing discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end close activities including revenue recognition, cost accruals, and job cost reporting.
Administrative & Client Communication
- Respond to customer and internal inquiries regarding invoices, proposals, payments, and job documentation.
- Draft and distribute business correspondence including memos, reports, and customer proposals.
- Maintain accurate service project documentation including signed work orders, change orders, contracts, and compliance certificates.
- Organize and manage both electronic and hard-copy filing systems for service-related financial and project documentation.
- Track proposal follow-ups and assist in converting opportunities into active service jobs.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in billing, collections, or project accounting within the construction or related service industry.
- Understanding of construction billing types (T&M, fixed price, cost-plus), lien rights, and retention policies.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to work cross-functionally across departments.
- Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
- Job Type: Full-time
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base Salary of $75,000 (DOE)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance/Health insurance/Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Tiello LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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