Remote Climate Finance Jobs in Bolingbrook, IL (NOW HIRING)

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

McKinstry is looking for a Project Accountant join our Prime MEP division in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will support operations in the timely and accurate completion of project substantiations and project audits while maintaining a high level of customer service to stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include:

Operations Support

• Completes project substantiations on prescribed schedule based on project or client need.

• Reviews contract language to ensure substantiation requirements are met.

• Assists with third party Project Audits.

• Handles confidential information appropriately.

Team Relationships

• Works with Project Managers to mitigate project/contract compliance issues.

• Works with a variety of internal teams to help maintain an open, effective relationship with external clients.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required; working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite products - Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required; working knowledge of SharePoint and Adobe preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or in a related field or equivalent work experience required.

• Two (2) years applicable work experience in Accounting or Finance required.

•  Construction accounting experience preferred.

• One (1) year Project/contract/cost accounting experience preferred.

• CPA/CMA preferred.

• Experience with ERP software preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $53,010 - $84,300 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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