Job Description

Project Coordinator/Accounting Assistant (Construction) - Chicago Downtown

$70,000 - $85,000 + Free Benefits, PTO, 401K + Match and More.

Numbers-minded | People-powered | Culture-first

About the Role

We’re a general construction company based in the heart of Chicago, where our office offers stunning high-rise city views. From company outings and team lunches to celebrating project milestones together, we take our culture seriously. We believe that great projects start with great people, and we’re seeking a Project Coordinator/Accounting Assistant who is sharp with numbers, highly organized, and eager to contribute to a collaborative, high-energy team.

If you enjoy keeping projects on track, supporting accounting and project managers, and being the person everyone relies on to make things run smoothly — you’ll feel right at home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support Project Managers and Accounting with day-to-day project coordination
• Track budgets, costs, invoices, and job expenses with strong attention to detail
• Assist with billing, change orders, purchase orders, and project documentation
• Maintain accurate project records, schedules, and reports
• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to ensure projects stay on track
• Help reconcile job costs and support month-end close activities
• Identify discrepancies and proactively flag issues before they become problems
• Jump in where needed — this is a true team environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong comfort with numbers, budgets, and financial tracking
• Experience in project coordination, construction administration, or accounting support
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Clear communicator who enjoys working cross-functionally
• Proficiency with Excel and construction/accounting software (ERP experience a plus)
• Construction industry experience preferred, but not required

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Team-oriented culture with company events, outings, and celebrations for big projects we complete
• Supportive leadership that values collaboration and growth
• Exposure to both project management and accounting , with room to learn
• Stable, growing company with long-term career opportunities
• A workplace where your attention to detail truly makes an impact

The Ideal Fit

You’re someone who:

• Loves being organized and on top of details
• Enjoys numbers but doesn’t want to sit in a silo
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Wants to grow with a company that values culture as much as performance

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