Job Description

About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For
The Project Accountant will display a good working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and job cost systems. Be able to answer questions from project managers or anyone regarding status of an accounts payable or receivable invoice. Know what information the job cost system can give the project managers and what reports are available to them. Manage time effectively to get the work completed on schedule and ability to prioritize workload.

The Specifics of the Role

• Set-up new jobs from job data sheet.
• Enter and maintain job budgets as required by project mangers.
• Set-up prime contracts in accounting system and maintain the change orders.
• Print job reports for projects managers as necessary.
• Assist Project Managers and superintendent with other financial matters, such as setting-up accounts with suppliers, etc.
• Assist in job audits.
• Contract Brief review with Accounting Manager.
• Set-up subcontracts in accounting system/Textura.
• Monitor subcontracts in accounting system and Textura.
• Ensure all subcontractor issued contracts.
• Make sure sub billings do not exceed contract and/or make sure PM writes pending change orders.
• Process invoices electronically through DataServ and Textura.
• Match invoices with backup (field POs and receiving tickets).
• Request invoices from subs and vendors if necessary.
• Assist vendors and subcontractors when inquiring on invoice/payment status.
• Prepare invoicing format according to the owner’s contract and enter as much information as possible for the PM.
• Prepare original invoice (send all information as required by owner such as lien waivers, accompanying schedules, copies of invoices, etc.)
• Enter invoice into accounting system.
• Make sure all systems remain in sync – PMWeb, JD Edwards, DataServ and Textura.
• Any other projects or related duties that arise over the normal course of business.

Requirements

• Associates and working towards a BS/BA in Accounting.
• 2-3 years accounting experience with a General Contractor/Subcontract.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Need good communication and organizational skills.
• JD Edwards experience a plus.

Some Things You Should Kno w

• This position will service our clients in Chicago, IL.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $60,000 - $80,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
  

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