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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13831665
NOTE: Only candidates who have construction accounting experience
(G702/G703 billings), service time and material/quoted job billings,
and/or certified payroll experience will be considered. If applicable,
please reflect this experience in your resume. Bonus if you are a
notary.\
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Company Overview\
Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial
HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing
in union construction projects and service work, we partner with
contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom
engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our
reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships,
and a commitment to long-term customer success.\
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Admiral Heating operates on the EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). We
exemplify our Core Values: Safety and Quality First, Intensely Diligent,
Own it!, Innovative Approach, Humbly Proud (of our reputation), and
Exceed Expectations, and require adherence of every employee.\
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Position Summary:\
The Sr. Project Accountant is responsible for processing transactions on
projects and ensuring the revenue and expense are properly recorded. The
Sr. Project Accountant works closely with Project Managers to monitor
the progress of projects, investigate variances, process expenses, and
ensure that project billings are issued to customers and payments are
collected. This position requires the ability to work on assignments
that are complex in nature where independent action, judgment and a high
degree of initiative are required. The Sr. Project Accountant requires
strong combination of analytical, decision making and interpersonal
skills.\
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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Enter project details in the accounting system.
Obtaining project specific Insurance for ourselves and our
subcontractors if applicable, including OCIP and CCIP Projects.
Working with the Project Managers to generate SOVs as needed based
upon estimated costs.
A/R contract & T&M monthly billing, as well as entry of invoice data
to accounting system
A/R collections.
Generating A/R Lien waivers & collecting upfront supporting waivers
as needed
Certified Payroll reports if applicable
Process job cost transfers as requested by project managers.
Ensure all change orders are entered and up to date.
Assist with any data and backup as needed for assistance with
year-end auditing for job related queries.
Analyze project revenue and expenses periodically and compare data
to source documents.
Assist Project Managers with questions regarding their projects as
needed.
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Qualifications, Competencies, & Abilities:
Bachelors degree in project management, construction management,
engineering, finance or business from an accredited college or
university a plus.
A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, plus two
years in customer service.
**Previous work experience in the construction or HVAC industry
required.**
The ability to manage complex projects where independent action,
judgment, and a high degree of initiative are required.
Excellent verbal/written communication, organizational and time
management skills, with a strong attention to detail and
executive-level business acumen.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work with little or no
supervision.
Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of
alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate
information and ideas both verbally and written so others understand
your vision.
-Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
Work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels,
including executives.
Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office
environment.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and
mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged
periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and
twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of
weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement
and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to
other locations using various modes of private and commercial
transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
