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Posted July 08, 2026
Robert Half

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Chicago, IL 60661, US Full Time
Compensation: $100 to $150 Yearly

Accounting Manager

Help Build the Financial Foundation Behind Meaningful Infrastructure Projects

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations and support the financial success of our growing Civil Engineering firm. This role is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, project accounting, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership.


Why Join Us?

  • Salary: $100,000–$155,000
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing organization

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, invoicing, and general ledger.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to support business decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR Part 31, CAS, and applicable tax regulations.
  • Prepare annual tax filings and overhead rate calculations.
  • Establish and maintain internal controls and manage financial risk.
  • Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning and financial reporting.
  • Lead and mentor the accounting team.
  • Collaborate with project managers to monitor project budgets and profitability.
  • Manage financial aspects of engineering contracts, including change orders, retainage, progress billing, and subconsultant invoicing.



Qualifications:

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 5 years’ experience
  • Ideally would like someone from construction or engineering industry. Someone who understands sub-prime and overhead. Manufacturing could work too.
  • Ideally would love someone with some tax experience.
  • Payroll experience is a plus
  • CPA is a plus or CMA

Benefits

  • Medical/D

Compensation

$100,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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