Project Accountant

OverviewWilliam Charles Construction, a MasTec Company, is currently hiring a Project Accountant in our Rockford, IL office.The Project Accountant is responsible for processing all financial aspects of each construction project assigned from project setup until closeout. The Project Accountant will work directly with the Project Manager to process all owner billings, subcontractor billings, change orders, cost projections, job cost adjustments, compliance, reporting and various other tasks for each project. The Project Accountant will be responsible for completing the following tasks efficiently and correctly while meeting all posted accounting deadlines. The Project Accountant will report to the Assistant pany Overview:With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. ResponsibilitiesResponsible for project setup review in Viewpoint accounting systemResponsible for monthly owner billing in a variety of systems determined by the owner requirementsResponsible for the communication with each subcontractor at the beginning of the project to setup billing cutoff dates and proceduresResponsible for all subcontractor billing on a monthly basis including subcontractor invoice approvalResponsible for all additional billings determined by project typeResponsible for making all progress entries and job cost adjustments in accounting system at the direction of the Project Manager or Construction ControllerResponsible for preparing, reviewing and posting all job cost projections in accounting system with input from the Project Manager or Construction ControllerResponsible for the creation and processing of all subcontract change orders in accounting system as well as the review of all subcontract change orders created by the Project ManagerResponsible for the creation processing of owner change orders in accounting systemResponsible for monitoring outstanding Accounts Receivable as it relates to the projectResponsible for ensuring that all signed contract documentation (contracts and change orders) reconcile to the accounting systemResponsible for the creation and distribution of various project reporting to management and project team.Responsible for the final project owner and subcontractor billing as well as using the project closeout checklist to close out each project successfullyVarious additional project related tasks QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degreeExperience in the Construction industry preferredMinimum 3-5 years of experience in AccountingKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesCompetency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and OutlookOrganizational, verbal and written communication skills a mustAttention to detail and ability to multi-taskWhat's in it for you:Financial WellbeingCompensation - $65,000 -$85,000 /year, commensurate with experience401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)Health & WellnessMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and childrenDiabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet InsuranceFamily & LifestylePaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement LeaveMilitary Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits ContinuationEmployee Assistance ProgramPlanning for the UnexpectedShort and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismembermentVoluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverageEmergency Travel Assistance ProgramGroup legal planPosition may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in or . If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at.#LI-Hybrid#LI-DS1

Created: 2025-12-05