Project Accountant, Joliet, IL (IK)

Construction Project Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant to manage accounts receivable, AIA billing, lien waivers, and collections across multiple active commercial construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining strong cash flow and ensuring timely, accurate billing and payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Billing: Prepare and submit monthly AIA pay applications (G702/G703), and manage progress billings, retention, and change orders.
• Compliance: Prepare, track, and submit partial and final lien waivers while ensuring compliance with contract and lender requirements.
• Collections: Proactively manage outstanding receivables, track AR aging, and resolve billing disputes to minimize payment delays.
• Systems & Reporting: Process billings through portals like Textura, maintain accurate AR schedules, and assist with month-end close.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong experience with AIA G702/G703 billing, lien waivers, and AR collections.
• Knowledge: Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and change orders.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of Textura, Sage (construction accounting modules), and Procore.

Required Skills :

Sage
Textura
Procore

Ideal Candidate

 Construction Project Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to join our team in Joliet, IL. This full-time role is responsible for driving cash flow through efficient management of accounts receivable, AIA billing, and lien waivers.

Key Highlights:

• Core Responsibilities: Manage the full cycle of AR, including AIA G702/G703 billing, progress billings, change orders, and proactive collections.
• Compliance: Handle lien waiver tracking and ensure billing alignment with contract, owner, and lender requirements.
• Requirements: 3+ years of construction accounting experience, with specific expertise in AIA billing and AR follow-up.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Textura, Sage, or Procore is highly preferred