Project Accountant

Be the financial backbone behind every project we deliver. Out of our Woodridge, IL and Schererville, IN facilities, you'll report to the Corporate Controller and support the accounting function and financial reporting process, working closely with team members throughout the organization, joining 1,000+ employee-owners who build with integrity on every job.

Department Accounting
Experience High School Diploma or Equivalent
Compensation $75-$90K

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.

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 & VisionComprehensive family coverage
Continuing EducationTuition & training incentives
Life & DisabilityAD&D and short-term coverage
Profit SharingYou win when we win
Real Career PathMentorship & advancement
PTO & VTOVacation + 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.

Project Accountant

Accounting · Woodridge, IL/Schererville, IN · Full-Time

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