Happy, Project Accountant - Growing, Construction Company

COMPANY INFORMATION:

• Nearly 40-year history


• Privately owned


• Tripled in size in last few years!


• Solid customer base with strong expansion opportunity


• Excellent reputation and national footprint


• Corporate headquarters in Western Suburbs


• Annual revenues near $50 million


• 5-Year expansion plan

ADVANTAGES & BENEFITS:

• Reports to the VP of Construction


• New position due to company growth


• Stability; strong financial foundation


• Highly respected role


• Exceptional leadership team with deep knowledge of business


• ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE—Ownership attitude required


• Core Values of High integrity, “family first,” and respect


• 401(k) savings plan, with Company Match


• Ownership plan


• Medical 100% paid for employee


• Life, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance paid by company

YOUR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will provide support for 6 to 7 Project Managers and help them to ensure that all projects are completed within the timeline and budgetary restrictions of the client’s contract.  Your responsibilities will include creating reports, proofreading financial documents, conducting research, facilitate the billing process, perform cost assessments for each job portfolio, manage files and collect data.  You are also responsible for monitoring the financial progress of projects and investigating variances.  The successful candidate will have a “can do” attitude, highly motivated and be self-sufficient. 

BACKGROUND:

• Associates Degree in Accounting


• 3 years of construction experience


• Stellar communication and writing skills


• Outstanding computer skills


• Ability to multitask and produce high quality work in a fast paced environment


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Ability to travel within the Chicagoland and Northern Indiana areas – 25% Travel Required

ABOUT DK COLE & THE PROCESS:

DK Cole is a privately owned search and consulting firm, and we have been engaged to conduct this confidential search. We are selective about the clients for whom we work.  That means we only conduct searches for quality companies who are solid employers.  We do our best to maximize your time and get you reliable information with which to make your career decision. If your resume indicates a possible match with the qualifications, you will receive a phone call, but due to time constraints, we won’t be able to contact everyone who sends a resume.  We maintain a high level of ethics in dealing with both clients and candidates, and we maintain a very high level of confidentiality with candidates’ information.

Thanks in advance for your interest.  Please send your resume in Word and provide a phone number where you can be reached between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Your information will be held in the strictest of confidence.  Those we believe may be qualified will receive a phone call to discuss the position and the opportunity. Once you have been contacted, you will receive feedback in a timely manner throughout the process, and the process will move at a reasonable pace.