Project Accountant

AMS Industries, Inc.

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or associate's degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Positive attitude and ability to collaborate within a team.
  • Willingness to learn and take on more responsibilities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience within the construction industry.
  • Entry-level accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Familiarity with Spectrum or other financial software.

Responsibilities

  • Generate customer invoices, lien waivers, and related billing documentation as needed.
  • Issue Certificates of Insurance upon request.
  • Open new jobs within the accounting system and assist throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Attend project manager meetings to support financial reporting efforts.
  • Code and enter subcontract invoices into the accounting system effectively.
  • Act as a liaison between accounting staff and other personnel in the organization.
  • Perform additional reasonable duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for families.
  • Tuition and training incentives for continuing education.
  • Life and disability insurance, including AD&D and short-term coverage.
  • Profit sharing opportunities, promoting company success sharing.
  • Strong career development with mentorship and advancement possibilities.
  • Paid time off (PTO) along with paid volunteer time off (VTO).
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Project Accountant at AMS, you're the financial thread that runs through every project we deliver. You'll work closely with team members throughout the organization to effectively support the accounting function and financial reporting process from project open through completion.

This role also includes coding and data entry of subcontract invoices, issuing Certificates of Insurance, and functioning as a liaison between accounting personnel and others within the organization. As an employee-owned company, the accuracy you bring to every entry is accuracy you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every report.

What You'll Own

  • Generate customer invoices, lien waivers, and other related billing paperwork as requested by project managers and client service representatives.
  • Issue Certificates of Insurance as requested.
  • Open new jobs in the accounting system and provide financial assistance through project completion.
  • Attend project manager meetings and assist with financial reporting.
  • Code and enter subcontract invoices into the accounting system.
  • Function as a liaison between accounting personnel and others within the organization.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities reasonable and consistent with the position as assigned.


What You Bring

  • High school diploma, GED, associate's degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Positive disposition with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the position, with self-motivation and a desire to assume more responsibility.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel and Word.
  • Construction industry experience.
  • Entry-level accounting or bookkeeping experience.
  • Experience with Spectrum or proprietary financial software.


$75-$90K Base • DOE

Location Woodridge, IL

Type Full-Time • On-Site

Department Accounting

Reports To Corporate Controller

Travel TBD
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Megan Tommer

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The Package
More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage

Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage

Profit Sharing You win when we win

Real Career Path Mentorship & advancement

PTO & VTO Vacation + paid volunteer time

No Black Holes
How Hiring Works

1
Apply

Send your resume. Five minutes, no endless forms.

2
Phone Screen

A real conversation with Megan about your experience and goals.

3
Team Interview

Meet the estimating team and walk through how you work.

4
Offer

A clear, competitive offer with the full ESOP picture.

5
Welcome

Onboard as an employee-owner and start winning work.

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