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The Company

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

Project Overview

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

Responsibilities:

As a Project Accountant, you will support the financial management of a major infrastructure project by assisting with cost tracking, invoice processing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. Working closely with project management and finance teams, the role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely reporting, and effective budget monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.

• Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports, ensuring proper coding and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice verification and payment tracking.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Assist in monitoring project costs against budgets and provide financial data to support project reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for audits and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational teams to collect and validate financial information.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
• Maintain electronic and physical accounting records in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts and budget updates as requested by the Controller.
• Assist with payroll-related reconciliations and project labor cost tracking, where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned. 

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Approximately 1 year of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or finance-related experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting a construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environment.
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting software (e.g., Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP, Viewpoint, Deltek, or similar systems).
• Exposure to project cost tracking, budgeting, or job cost accounting.
• Understanding of invoice processing, vendor management, and month-end close activities.
• Experience working with large volumes of financial data and documentation.
• Familiarity with internal controls and financial compliance procedures.
• Experience working in a client/consultant or project delivery environment.

Salary Range:

• $63,000.00 - $78,000.00

Work Environment:

• This position is primarily performed in a professional office and project-site office environment.
• The employee will regularly work with computers, financial systems, spreadsheets, electronic records, and standard office equipment.
• The role requires frequent interaction and collaboration with accounting, finance, project management, procurement, and other project personnel.
• The employee may occasionally be required to visit active project or construction areas. When entering these areas, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to applicable project safety requirements will be required.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer or workstation.
• Regularly uses hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Frequently communicates with employees, vendors, and project personnel in person and through telephone and electronic communication.
• Occasionally stands, walks, bends, reaches, or moves throughout the office or project-site office.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry files, records, office supplies, or similar materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• When visiting active construction areas, may occasionally be required to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs, and navigate typical project-site conditions.
• Extended hours may be required to support project operations.

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays.Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Parental Leave
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Professional Development & Training
• Health and Wellness Spending Account

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran. Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters