RWE Design Build is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Accountant to support construction project accounting, day-to-day accounting operations, and financial reporting. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, and partnering with project managers and internal teams to ensure financial integrity across construction projects and company operations.
The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be able to manage project-related accounting responsibilities independently while collaborating effectively with project management, operations, and accounting teams.
Key Responsibilities
Support construction project-based accounting activities, including preparation of monthly construction draws.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and profit & loss reports.
Maintain general ledger, accounts payable files, and other accounting records.
Prepare, review, and post journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform account reconciliations (bank, payroll, customer, and vendor accounts) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Post entries daily.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and other rules and regulations, including internal policies and procedures.
Partner with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support financial-related inquiries, including collections.
Provide financial analysis and research at the account, entity, division, department, and customer level.
Communicate financial insights and results to leadership and key stakeholders.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
1–3 years of accounting experience preferred
Strong understanding of general and construction accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Benefits
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Recruiter/Agency Policy:
RWE Design Build is not accepting submissions from outside recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RWE Design Build or its employees will be considered the property of RWE Design Build, and no placement fees will be paid.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Downers Grove, Illinois
Website
www.rwedesignbuild.com
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Drawingsunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Income Statementsunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Profit & Loss Statementsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Retirement Planunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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