Staff Accountant

Full Time
Libertyville, IL
Posted
Job description

Staff Accountant

What we are looking for:

Here at Aldridge Electric, we are leaders in our industry from the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. We are seeking to hire a Staff Accountant who wants to join our dynamic and energetic team. This role will work collaboratively with the Finance team to maintain accurate budget and change order budget records in our accounting system.


What you’ll do:


Maintain accurate contract accounting

  • Update contract value records
  • Reconcile the customers adjusted contract amount with the accounting system
  • Record and verify contracts and change orders from customers in the accounting system
  • Package and submit corresponding budgets for the change orders to the department manager for approval
  • Prepare monthly status reports on jobs which require cost updates in Excel
  • Maintain accurate project costs
  • Review and process project cost corrections
  • Reclass and close cost codes as requested by project management
  • Assist with project close out
  • Other job cost tasks assigned

Who you are:

We are pursuing entry-level candidates with the following qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in a construction accounting department, preferred but not required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Good work ethic
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Reconciliation skills
  • Ability to work independently while being a team player

Who we are:


With $600 Million in annual revenue and 70 years of experience completing complex infrastructure projects, Aldridge is widely recognized as one of the leading contractors in the country. Aldridge has built a reputation for completing challenging projects in the transportation, power, utility, and industrial markets while upholding our commitment to being Incident and Injury Free. Our strength comes from our team, with 1,500+ of the industry’s best individuals driving the success of our organization. Aldridge provides quality work through innovation; finding better and more efficient ways to approach our projects and ensure customer satisfaction.


As a learning organization, Aldridge is constantly evolving, and this forward momentum is propelled by the passion and creativity found within Aldridge personnel. These unique and determined individuals are what make the organization so exceptional. People are also the driving force behind safety. Aldridge is committed to being Incident and Injury Free; to create an environment in which Nobody Gets Hurt. Safety is our #1 value, and this mindset extends at home or at work, day, or night.


What we offer:


  • At Aldridge, you will be a valued member of our workforce and receive:
  • 401K plan with matching contributions
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Wellness Programs
  • Life and Disability Insurance

Aldridge cares about our team members and the communities in which they live. We are proud to support and participate in:

  • JDRF
  • Bridges to Prosperity
  • Bucks for Burn
  • Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge
  • Feed My Starving Children
    • Greenhouse Scholars

This job-specific task list covers only the most important job duties. Employees assigned to this position title will also perform other occasional work assignments not mentioned above, including temporary assignments, training assignments, and other related duties. Aldridge is an EEO Employer and will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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