Project Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35.625 - 41.25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support construction-focused financial operations for a client in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position suited for an accounting specialist with experience managing project-based costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and working within fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of cost accounting, project accounting, and construction accounting, along with hands-on experience using D365 to support reporting and daily transactions. Responsibilities: • Monitor project financial activity, including job costs, commitments, billings, and budget performance across active construction projects. • Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records for project-related transactions, ensuring costs are coded correctly and posted in a timely manner. • Reconcile project accounts and investigate variances to support reliable month-end and periodic financial reporting. • Partner with project managers and operations teams to track spending, review financial progress, and improve cost visibility. • Support invoicing, revenue tracking, and payment documentation in alignment with contract terms and project milestones. • Use D365 to manage accounting workflows, generate reports, and maintain data accuracy within the project accounting process. • Assist with forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis to help project teams make informed decisions. • Ensure accounting activities comply with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial standards.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Elk Grove Village, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Project Accountant to support the financial management of active projects in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This Contract position is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can manage project financials, billing activity, and reporting with accuracy and consistency. The role works closely with project leadership and internal teams to help maintain budget visibility, support sound financial decisions, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting activities for multiple projects at the same time, maintaining accurate financial records from project start through completion. • Track budgets, committed costs, spending activity, and overall financial results to help keep projects aligned with business and client expectations. • Prepare recurring project-level financial reporting, including profitability analysis, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow summaries. • Review cost trends and budget variances, identify risks or inefficiencies, and recommend practical actions to improve cost performance. • Partner with project managers to validate charges, review work in progress, and confirm that project costs are recorded correctly. • Process and review client invoices for completeness and accuracy, coordinating with project teams to gather billing support and resolve discrepancies. • Monitor accounts receivable related to project work and follow up on outstanding payments to support timely collections. • Participate in month-end close activities tied to project accounting, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is properly reconciled. • Collaborate with procurement and other internal departments to collect financial information and provide clear updates to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. • Maintain adherence to accepted accounting practices, organizational policies, confidentiality standards, and other assigned responsibilities as needed.
2026-10-30T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] We are offering an exciting opportunity in CHICAGO, Illinois, for a Project Accountant to join our team. This role is vital within our organization, focused on maintaining and reconciling accounting records, managing both Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), and ensuring the accurate completion of month-end close procedures. Job Responsibilities:• Overseeing the accurate and timely processing of AP and AR• Conducting regular bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity• Ensuring all general ledger entries are accurate and up-to-date• Completing month-end close procedures in an organized and timely manner• Leveraging accounting software such as NetSuite, Oracle, QuickBooks, and SAP to streamline processes• Regularly reviewing and updating customer credit records• Addressing and resolving customer inquiries and concerns related to their accounts• Monitoring customer accounts and initiating appropriate actions when necessary• Managing and maintaining accurate customer records• Processing customer credit applications efficiently and accurately.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Project Accountant

Arlington Heights, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
40 - 55 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is looking for an experienced Project Accountant to join a hybrid team in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position plays a key role in overseeing project-based financial activity, from contract setup through billing, collections, payables, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of project accounting in a civil engineering environment and can ensure work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with client agreements and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities:• Create and issue client invoices that reflect contract terms, customer billing guidelines, and internal accounting standards.• Establish new projects in the accounting system and keep budgets, billing information, and contract-related records current throughout the project lifecycle.• Monitor project financial activity by maintaining billing records, supporting revenue recognition, and assisting with reconciliations and reporting analysis.• Review and process invoices from subconsultants, organize supporting documentation, assist with vendor onboarding, and track insurance and compliance requirements.• Oversee day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable functions tied to project operations.• Partner with project managers and internal teams to provide guidance on billing, project financials, and related accounting questions.• Support the Controller with additional accounting assignments, ad hoc analysis, and special projects as needed.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Wheaton, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
45000 - 55000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy law office in Illinois. This opportunity is well suited for someone who is comfortable using technology, communicates effectively, and stays composed in a fast-paced setting. The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal administrative work while contributing to an organized and client-focused office environment. Responsibilities: • Manage daily administrative support activities, including preparing correspondence, responding to messages, copying and transmitting documents, and welcoming visitors in a courteous manner. • Organize incoming and outgoing mail and ensure office communications are routed accurately and efficiently. • Coordinate client meetings and maintain appointment schedules to support smooth day-to-day operations. • Monitor key dates and maintain a central calendar to help the team stay on track with deadlines and commitments. • Enter and update information in office systems with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Assist with general operational needs, including monitoring inventory levels and arranging office supply orders when needed. • Work across Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other software platforms, adapting quickly to new tools and processes. • Provide additional administrative and legal support tasks as priorities shift within the office.
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal operations in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on preparing legal documentation, organizing case materials, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day administrative and procedural work. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities:• Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, agreements, and correspondence to support attorney workflows.• Maintain case files and legal records, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easy to retrieve when needed.• Coordinate schedules, deadlines, and appointments related to legal matters and court or client activities.• Conduct basic legal and factual research to help attorneys gather information for active matters.• Communicate with internal stakeholders, clients, and outside parties regarding documentation and case-related updates.• Track important dates and follow up on outstanding items to help keep legal matters moving efficiently.
2026-11-05T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Crystal Lake, IL
onsite
Temporary / Contract
20 - 25 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Part time Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations for a Contract position based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling a mix of payables, receivables, and account reconciliation tasks. The selected candidate will help maintain accurate records, support timely transaction processing, and contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting function. Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices accurately, assign the appropriate coding, and prepare payments in accordance with established timelines.• Monitor incoming customer payments, apply receipts correctly, and follow up on outstanding balances as needed.• Reconcile bank activity against financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure account accuracy.• Maintain accounting data in QuickBooks, keeping entries current, organized, and audit-ready.• Review financial documents for completeness and resolve inconsistencies in coordination with internal stakeholders or external contacts.• Assist with routine reporting and provide administrative support for daily accounting operations.
2026-10-29T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Franklin Park, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
50000 - 52000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $52,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. Job Description:We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to join our Accounting/Finance team in Franklin Park, IL. This role is essential in supporting the daily financial operations of the company through accurate data entry, efficient administrative support, and reliable backup across accounts payable and receivable functions. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and thrives in a hands-on environment where accuracy and timeliness are critical. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform daily entry of Accounts Payable (AP) invoices into the ERP system with a high degree of accuracy.</li><li>Organize and maintain filing of various accounting documents and records.</li><li>Prepare and send remittances to vendors and suppliers.</li><li>Manage office supply inventory, including ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.</li><li>Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable (AR) data entry as needed.</li><li>Assist with other ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

Accounting Assistant

Schaumburg, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 and it comes with benefits, including Medical/Dental, 401k & time off. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Job description<ul><li>Accounts payable set up purchase orders, enter invoices, obtain approvals from project managers, follow up on problem invoices/vendor credits. Collate invoice with checks. Maintain subcontractors certificates of insurance</li><li>Enter weekly payroll in Sage & ADP, distribute reports to project managers for approval. Track time off, apprentice union raises</li><li>Assist with tracking cash flow and change order collection</li><li>Log, track all orders, deliveries, invoices and payments</li><li>Process sale and use/lease tax</li><li>Prepare budget entry in the online system</li><li>Service dispatch, billing, and collections. Provide customers with certificates of insurance</li><li>Order office supplies and equipmentMedical/Dental, 401k & time off</li></ul>
2026-11-03T00:00:00Z

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