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Aston Carter Senior Project Accountant in Libertyville, Illinois

Description:

  • Lead and manager the accounting and financial reporting for highly visible large and complex projects, engaging directly with leadership in finance, operations, and risk management

  • Prepare Monthly GMP/T&M applications for payment:

  • Use internal cost reports as basis for payment applications

  • Keep cost reports and payment applications in balance

  • Prepare billing package as required per contract specifications

  • Assemble documentation and invoices from subcontractors / vendors

  • Manage distribution of subcontractor payments in exchange for lien waivers. Track lower tier lien waivers and ensure accuracy of all

  • Track and issue lien waivers to customers

  • Prepare Agency or customer specific required documentation in various systems

  • Monitor pay estimates from pencil through funding stage

  • Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable to ensure timely collection of funds. Maintain cash forecast of all AR payments.

  • Work in conjunction with Accounts Payable to coordinate subcontract and supplier payments as determined by the terms of each contract.

  • Monitor contract values to ensure accuracy for both Aldridge and each subcontractor.

  • Participate in finance department improvement initiatives

  • Report to work ready to perform assigned tasks by using established safe work practices.

  • Report all unsafe behaviors and/or conditions, near misses, incidents and injuries to your supervisor immediately. Take immediate action as appropriate if you observe something that could cause injury to a fellow worker.

  • Participate in all required safety training.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred

  • 5 years of experience (construction industry preferred) or equivalent

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to explain accounting concepts and results to project teams and /or other employees who have various levels of understanding of the accounting process

  • Great organization, time-management, and prioritization skills

  • Ability to produce high quality work in a fast paced environment.

  • Ability to multitask and to adhere to the monthly close schedule and accounting deadlines.

  • Strong Excel skills, experience with Tableau a plus

  • Experience in managing and mentoring others

  • Experience in sales and use tax reporting preferred.

  • Ability to be a strong but diplomatic advocate for your ideas in front of executives.

    About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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