Project Accountant

LaSalle Network is partnering with our client to hire a Project Accountant on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a fully remote opportunity based in Chicago, IL, supporting transactional accounting and project billing activities across a fast-moving, project-based environment.

The Project Accountant will own key Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, project setup and closeout, and weekly timesheet posting and reconciliation. If you are customer-service minded and thrive in a setting where invoices may need to move quickly to support payment timelines, this Project Accountant role offers immediate impact and meaningful exposure.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records - Code project and administrative invoices and manage vendor remittances - Generate draft and final invoices and support collections tracking - Support the monthly close process - Prepare financial analyses and reconciliations to investigate variances and understand underlying trends - Complete new project setup, project closeout, and project tracking - Post and reconcile weekly timesheets and labor

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience - Experience in a per-project billing environment (engineering, consulting, or similar, professional services industry) - Experience processing both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable - Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers - Experience with Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Business Central (plus) - Dedicated office space with a reliable, high-speed internet connection Key Details - Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire -

Compensation

• $30 – $38 per hour
• Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits.
• For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
• Work Model: Fully Remote (preferably in Central, or Mountain time) Ready to take the next step in your career?
• Apply today, we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you!
• Allee Struve

Lead Recruiter #LI-AS6