Project Accountant

Full job description
Date: Jul 29, 2025
Location: Naperville, IL, US, 60563
Company: NPL Construction (S4)
Description:
Pay Range: $69,210.78 - $94,126.65

Centuri companies consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

Who We Are
Through our seven trusted brand working together - Canyon, Linetec, National, NEUCO, NPL, NPL Canada, and Riggs Distler- we provide manpower and specialized equipment to build, repair, and replace critical infrastructure that powers daily life. Our crews live and work in communities across North America, making the impact of what we do personal.


Our Project Accountant is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments are collected.

What You'll Do
Maintain project-related records and effectively communicate with Project Managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
Review and maintain time sheets, invoices, expenses, and project related assets
Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to leadership
Prepare reports on project profitability
Monitor and report on project budgets
Create all project-related billings to customers
Research and pursue opportunities for maximization of customer billing
Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings
Respond to requests for more detail from customers
Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
Compile information for internal and external auditors
Perform other duties as requested by leadership
What You'll Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years’ experience in project accounting
3+ years’ experience in billing and receivables
Detailed knowledge of project contracts and change order documents
What You'll Get
Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401K w/ Company Match
Voluntary Life ADD Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
Potential Bonus Opportunities
Career Development Opportunities
Employee Discounts
Weekly Payroll
Work Environment
Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late when necessary with little or no notice
Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
Legal Stuff
Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
Diversity, Equity Inclusion Commitment
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.



Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Read more