What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at Walker Consultants?
Work Location : 2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Ste. 600, Hoffman Estates, IL
Your Role at Walker
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Accountant to support financial operations for engineering (A&E) projects. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, finance teams, and clients to track project budgets, manage costs, and ensure compliance with contract requirements. This role is critical in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the successful execution of projects.
We offer a great working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to grow professionally. The ability to be a self-starter, handle multiple tasks, effective communicator, and meet firm deadlines is key for this position.
Key Responsibilities
Project Financial Management :
- Work with Project Managers to review financial aspects of multiple engineering projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and contracts.
- Track project costs, including labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Track and review project profitability by monitoring cost variances and advising on financial adjustments.
Budgeting & Forecasting :
Billing & Revenue Recognition :
Compliance & Reporting :
Collaboration & Process Improvement :
Qualifications and Competencies
You'll Love Working Here Because
60,000 - $90,000 a year
Base salary ranges annually, depending on experience. Total financial compensation resulting from a performance bonus can increase your earning potential.
Who We Are
Over the past 60 years, Walker has become recognized as a leader in the parking industry and provides a wide range of engineering, planning, and architecture services to facilities of all kinds. Walker also provides Forensic, Restoration, and Building Envelope Consulting Services, a fast-growing part of our business in the last 10 years.
Walker hires exceptional people to remain among the top-performing firms in the business. We reward our employees for their effective contributions, challenge them, and provide professional development opportunities and the autonomy needed to grow. As a learning organization, our senior experts routinely share their knowledge in a collaborative environment, ensuring that best practices are carried forward to the next generation of leadership.
Walker is proud to be an employee-owned firm with an open-book philosophy that highly values integrity, honesty, and fairness. We encourage new ideas and contributions. We work hard and have fun doing what we love. This is who we are.
Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
