Job opening

Payables Accountant

Hays

Chicago, IL

Filed under Construction

Full job description

A well-established company in the construction industry is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Accounts Payable & Job Cost Coordinator to support project accounting, accounts payable, and job cost administration.


This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in keeping projects organized and financially on track.


Key Responsibilities

  • Process vendor and subcontractor invoices
  • Code invoices, job costs, and project expenses accurately
  • Maintain subcontractor records, lien waivers, insurance certificates, and compliance documentation
  • Support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting
  • Assist with employee timecard review and job cost tracking
  • Help ensure accounting records, approvals, and documentation are complete and up to date


What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, project accounting, or construction accounting experience
  • Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or a similar accounting system
  • Strong Excel and data entry skills
  • Knowledge of job costing, invoice processing, and subcontractor documentation
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Join a stable, well-established construction company with a strong reputation in the industry
  • Opportunity for career growth as the business continues to expand
  • Exposure to a broad range of accounting, project costing, and construction operations
  • Collaborative team environment with visibility across projects and leadership


If you have experience in construction accounting or accounts payable and enjoy working with project financials, we'd love to hear from you.

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