Project Accountant
Corporate | Chicago, Illinois | Lisle, Illinois

Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

Our Corporate team is a talented group of HR, marketing, IT, finance and administrative professionals that band together to continuously move our company forward. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, we connect with people across the organization to support all aspects of our company’s operations.

Working For Primera

Our Corporate team is a talented group of HR, marketing, IT, finance and administrative professionals that band together to continuously move our company forward. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, we connect with people across the organization to support all aspects of our company’s operations.

Who You Are

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance and at least one year of experience.
  • Knowledge of the billing processes in A/E/C industry preferred.
  • Detailed oriented and quality focused.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities.
  • Ability to use appropriate communication with both internal and external clients.
  • Experience using Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint is a plus.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
  • Experience invoicing CDOT, IDOT and Tollway a plus.

What You'll Do

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

  • Review contract(s) and project setups, and process consultant(s) invoices.
  • Coordinate monthly billing cycle and produce invoices in a timely manner.
  • Prepare special forms and coordinate the backup billing documentation as required by contract.
  • Review outstanding A/R and assist Project Managers with collections.
  • Assist Project Managers with WIP analysis, project monitoring, and invoice problem resolutions.
  • Assist on project audits and closeouts as needed.
  • Other duties and special projects as required.

Some of What You'll Enjoy

  • An excellent benefits package including 401K match, gym and transit subsidies, continuing education reimbursement and much more
  • A hybrid-work environment. From fully-remote to in the office each day, we empower our people to develop a schedule that fits each individual lifestyle
  • A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
  • Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
  • The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long

Equal Employment Opportunity
Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

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