Senior Accountant Job at Brilliant, Des Plaines, IL

  • Brilliant
  • Des Plaines, IL

Job Description

We are partnering with an established, privately held organization in the construction industry that is looking to add a Corporate Accountant to its team. This is a unique opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to expand beyond a traditional corporate accounting role and gain exposure to both the financial and operational sides of the business. The position will initially provide hands‑on exposure to project accounting and administration, with responsibilities expanding over time into broader corporate accounting, job costing, financial reporting, and month‑end close. Responsibilities Support corporate and project accounting activities Assist with AP, billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting Support project‑related billing, payment processing, and documentation Assist with job‑cost accounting and project financial reporting Support journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and month‑end close Assist with annual financial statement audit requests and schedules Work with project teams to ensure accurate and complete financial information Identify discrepancies and follow through to resolution Help improve accounting processes and internal controls Take on increasing accounting responsibility as experience and knowledge develop Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field 3+ years of accounting or related experience Experience with AP, AR, billing, reconciliations, job costing, or financial reporting Strong understanding of basic accounting principles Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Highly organized with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and take ownership of responsibilities Strong communication and problem‑solving skills Construction or project accounting experience is preferred, but not required Experience with ERP, accounting, or project management systems is a plus Why Consider It? Opportunity to develop experience across both corporate and project accounting Exposure to the financial and operational sides of a construction business Broad role with increasing responsibility over time Opportunity to learn construction accounting even without prior industry experience Long‑term growth potential within the accounting and finance team #J-18808-Ljbffr

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