
Accountant, Construction Accounting
Chicago, IL · HybridFull-time$72–95K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Accountant – Construction Accounting handles development accounting, including project cost tracking and reporting, project accounts payable, and construction draws. The role also supports financial statement schedules, audit work, and reporting requests, and may lead cash planning for development projects. It works on a hybrid schedule, with office work Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays if work permits.
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Chicago, IL
Full time
R11684
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
Invenergy follows a hybrid schedule, working in office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays if work permits.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Accountant – Construction Accounting will be responsible for all development accounting including project cost tracking and reporting, processing of project A/P, and construction draw processing. This position may be responsible for tracking and leading cash planning meetings for development pipeline projects. The position may also prepare various financial & tax supporting schedules.
Additionally, the Construction Accountant will support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement schedules, annual compilation of footnotes, miscellaneous financial reporting requests, and annual audits. Individual must be a self-starter, well organized, possess excellent computer skills, be able to multi-task and enjoy the challenge of taking on new and exciting opportunities.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for the accounting operations of the company, ensuring accuracy if all general ledger information
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Prepare project workbooks to support balance sheet and income statement balances and activity.
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Prepare and review financial statements, including all monthly journal entries, to verify account balances for accuracy and reasonableness.
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Assist with annual audit work papers and audit report preparation.
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Liaise routinely with Project Managers, Development, Finance, and Treasury on a variety of job related topics including insurance and contract agreements.
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Maintain compliance with project debt and equity agreements.
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Coordinate project treasury, banking and cash flow analysis.
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Coordinate and take ownership of project issues with asset managers, project managers and finance professionals.
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Develop and maintain relationships with key partners including banks, title companies, etc. that will support and grow the business
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Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, finance, or related field
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2+ years of accounting experience.
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Existing understanding and knowledge of GAAP.
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Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required.
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Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in energy industry preferred
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Multi-Site Organization SEC Company or Public accounting firm experience preferred.
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Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly and annual department driven deadlines.
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Experience working on multiple projects/developments simultaneously
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Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines, with attention to detail and an ability to work both independently and in a team environment
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Strong coordination / organization skills with attentiveness to timelines.
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Understanding of variance / trend analysis with actual/budget/historical results.
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Strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively in a team environment.
Base Pay
$72,000.00 - $95,000.00 USD AnnualBonus: 15%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,477 open Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$72–95K/yr
- Illinois median$84–104K/yr76 salary ranges
- US median$78–104K/yr1,131 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $84K, is 10% below the Illinois median midpoint ($93K) — in the middle half of Accountant salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 111 open Accountant jobs in Illinois and 3,477 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,383 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,804 of the 3,477 open Accountant jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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