Senior Project Accountant II
Chicago, ILFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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The Accounting Manager oversees project accounting for a business group and works with its leaders and program managers. The role includes preparing and analyzing month-end financial reports, managing project accountants, reviewing cost reports and project P&Ls, supporting bids, and monitoring billings and cash flow. It also involves coordinating budgets and financial risk management across the group’s projects.
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OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking an Accounting Manager for our Service Group located in Chicago, IL.
The Accounting Manager manages the project accounting for a business group and works closely with the Business Group Leaders and Program Managers for that business group. Individual must be well-versed in preparing and analyzing month-end financial reports, including cost reports, P&Ls and Report Cards.
As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.
There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
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Challenging, complex work
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Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
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Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
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Opportunities for growth, training, and development
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Flexibility in career path & progression
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Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Demonstrates high level understanding of all Project Accounting functions and GAAP.
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Reviews and budgets overhead cost reports for the business group(s).
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Supervises and manages a team of Project Accountants for the business group(s). Hires, trains and develops staff for the business group(s).
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Performs internal audits of business group cost reports, which includes periodic travel out to groups’ project sites.
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Individual has a strong understanding of the Walsh monthly P&L process and ensures timely submittal of project P&Ls and reviews the P&Ls for accuracy.
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Provides financial information and support for prequals and new project bids for the business group(s).
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This position requires an in depth monthly analysis of the owner billings and ability to produce owner billings independently, when applicable, for the business group(s). Posts owner billings and ensures accurate Revenue projections on all business group cost reports.
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Individual has a strong understanding of the company Report Card and WIP for their business group(s).
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Monitors cash flow and communicates with the project staffs on tracking A/R and when the projects are paid.
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Works closely with Program Manager and Business Group Leaders on budgeting and managing the financial risks and potentials for all of the business group’s projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or business-related field
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Must have management experience and experience in the construction accounting field
Division: Service Group
Job Category: Project Management
Job Type: Full_time
Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
How this job compares
Set against the 1,505 open Accounting Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Illinois median$114–152K/yr54 salary ranges
- US median$54–68/hr33 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 72 open Accounting Manager jobs in Illinois and 1,505 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- Accounting Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 7 years (1,304 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 906 of the 1,505 open Accounting Manager jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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