Job ID: LB693447425
Location: Joliet, IL
Category: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 04/25/2026
Construction Project Accountant | $52,000–$69,000/year | Full Time / Onsite
What Matters Most
• Competitive salary of $52,000–$69,000 annually, based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Joliet, IL (On-site)
• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Joliet, IL (On-site)
• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Project Accountant to support multiple active commercial construction projects. This role is critical to maintaining strong cash flow through accurate billing, accounts receivable management, and compliance with contract requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit monthly AIA pay applications (G702/G703)
• Manage progress billings, retention, and change orders
• Track, prepare, and submit partial and final lien waivers
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and lender requirements
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively manage collections
• Resolve billing discrepancies to minimize payment delays
• Process billings through systems such as Textura and maintain accurate AR schedules
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
• Manage progress billings, retention, and change orders
• Track, prepare, and submit partial and final lien waivers
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and lender requirements
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively manage collections
• Resolve billing discrepancies to minimize payment delays
• Process billings through systems such as Textura and maintain accurate AR schedules
• Assist with month-end close and reporting
Qualifications and Requirements:
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong experience with AIA G702/G703 billing, lien waivers, and AR collections
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and change orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Preferred: Experience with Textura, Sage, and Procore
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with AIA G702/G703 billing, lien waivers, and AR collections
• Understanding of construction contracts, retention, and change orders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Preferred: Experience with Textura, Sage, and Procore
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Benefits and Perks:
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to grow within a stable construction organization
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to grow within a stable construction organization
Your New Organization:
Join a collaborative construction team focused on delivering high-quality commercial projects. This organization values accuracy, accountability, and strong financial processes, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while developing their careers.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
