Accounting, Administrative Skills, Auditing, Aviation Industry, Billing, Biology, Budget Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Contract Review, Detail Oriented, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Expense Reports, Financial Administration, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Printing, Problem Solving Skills, Real Estate Development, Sports, Spreadsheets, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
7 days ago
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the ''art and science of building,'' providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
A Project Accounting Clerk supports Project Accountants with key financial and administrative tasks, including processing invoices, pulling GC backup, booking fees and charges, and maintaining accurate vendor and intercompany records. This role also processes employee and field expense reports in Concur, manages pre-bid invoices, and assists with monthly reporting. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment are essential.
The Specifics of the Role
Assist Project Accountants
Pull backup for jobs that require full GC backup
Route DataServ invoices
Book Technology Service Fees
Book BIM & Printing charges
Review Invalid JDE Vendor ID's in PM Web & setup in Payment Works
Review Intercompany contracts & CO's in PM Web & setup I/C Cost Types in JDE if needed
Assist with filling out Tax Forms
Assist Accounting Clerk (as needed)
Process weekly employee expense reports in Concur, auditing for proper receipts and backup
Process field expense reports
Process pre-bid invoices in DataServ and update month end pre-bid spreadsheet
Assist with monthly underbilling's report
Update monthly warranty report
Qualifications:
1 -2 years office experience required, Construction and accounting experience preferred
The ability to function effectively in a highly entrepreneurial environment, both as a team player and independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, with weekly deadlines
Ability to solve problems
Must be very detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize time
Some Things You Should Know
No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
The pace is fast!
Why Clayco?
2025 Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Top 400 - Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors - Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $50,000 - $65,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).