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Joliet, Illinois, United States
Onsite
Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.
Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!
Job Purpose:
The Accounting Operations Analyst is responsible for executing core accounting activities that support the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly close and financial reporting processes. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles accounts, and maintains financial records across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets. The Corporate Operations Analyst ensures adherence to established accounting policies and internal controls while supporting audit, compliance, and reporting requirements. This role partners with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve data quality and process efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Follows established policies and internal controls; ensures transactions are properly documented and audit ready; flags and escalates compliance issues.
Performs job cost accounting, including project tracking, revenue recognition support, and WIP preparation.
Executes month-end closing tasks including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance follow-up.
Prepares supporting schedules and reports; ensures data accuracy.
Follows processes and supports improvements.
Applies established accounting policies and procedures; escalate issues and supports documentation of technical conclusions.
Uses ERP systems to process transactions and maintain accurate data.
Prepares basic analysis and reconciliations to support decisions.
Coordinates with teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate data flow.
Executes controls and supports audit and compliance activities.
Collaborates with team and supports consistent execution.
Supports projects with assigned tasks and accurate data; participates in process improvements and system updates.
What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
Job Requirements:
Foundational understanding of GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles in day-to-day activities.
Strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across teams and complete assigned tasks.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a structured close environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems, MS Office applications, and strong Excel skills (e.g., formula functions, v-lookup, reconciliations, data organization).
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
1-2 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience. Construction industry preferred.
Salary Range: $82,000 - $92,000
The salary range listed reflects a broad scope of potential earnings for this position. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Please note that it is not common for candidates to be hired at the top of the range. We encourage open communication about compensation expectations during the hiring process.
All candidates must provide a resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
