Project Auditor
Unison Consulting, Inc.
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Greater Chicago Area
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Mid-Senior level
Posted April 4, 2026
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- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Project Auditor to join our team at a client site within the Finance Division of an Aviation Department or Construction Management Project.
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, finance, financial software, and financial reporting, with the ability to work flexibly and support a broad range of finance and payment functions.
- AUDITING RESPONSIBILITIES • Review and audit payment requests from companies providing Administrative, Construction, Land Acquisition, and Professional services. • Read and interpret contracts, task orders, project plans, and work authorizations to verify that payment requests comply with established agreements. • Examine key billing components including: labor rates and classifications, contract multipliers, price escalation adjustments, timesheets, hours billed, overtime, reimbursable expenses, work schedules, backup documentation, certified payrolls, M/W/DBE compliance, project plans, insurance holdbacks, change orders, retainage, and other contractual obligations. • Perform labor calculations and rate calculations utilizing applicable government indexes on all payment requests. • Review Travel and Work Authorizations submitted by vendors. • Review Expenditure Approvals submitted by vendors and project staff. • Conduct ad-hoc audits as specifically requested by the client.
- REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure analysis and variance reports. • Generate weekly, monthly, and annual audit reports. • Produce ad-hoc reports as needed to support project and client requirements.
- This position requires flexible work hours to accommodate unexpected tasks and requests, and the ability to support other project, finance, and payment functions as needed.
Commitments
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure analysis and variance reports. • Generate weekly, monthly, and annual audit reports. • Produce ad-hoc reports as needed to support project and client requirements.
This position requires flexible work hours to accommodate unexpected tasks and requests, and the ability to support other project, finance, and payment functions as needed.
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- Background in financial or accounting roles with experience auditing professional services and construction payment requests
- Proficiency with financial systems and databases
- Experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports
- Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate with project managers, staff, and vendors
- Ability to provide clear and relevant fiscal information to stakeholders
Preferred Skills
- Background in financial or accounting roles with experience auditing professional services and construction payment requests
- Consulting experience is a plus
- Experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Project Auditor to join our team at a client site within the Finance Division of an Aviation Department or Construction Management Project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting, finance, financial software, and financial reporting, with the ability to work flexibly and support a broad range of finance and payment functions. AUDITING RESPONSIBILITIES • Review and audit payment requests from companies providing Administrative, Construction, Land Acquisition, and Professional services. • Read and interpret contracts, task orders, project plans, and work authorizations to verify that payment requests comply with established agreements. • Examine key billing components including: labor rates and classifications, contract multipliers, price escalation adjustments, timesheets, hours billed, overtime, reimbursable expenses, work schedules, backup documentation, certified payrolls, M/W/DBE compliance, project plans, insurance holdbacks, change orders, retainage, and other contractual obligations. • Perform labor calculations and rate calculations utilizing applicable government indexes on all payment requests. • Review Travel and Work Authorizations submitted by vendors. • Review Expenditure Approvals submitted by vendors and project staff. • Conduct ad-hoc audits as specifically requested by the client. REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual expenditure analysis and variance reports. • Generate weekly, monthly, and annual audit reports. • Produce ad-hoc reports as needed to support project and client requirements. This position requires flexible work hours to accommodate unexpected tasks and requests, and the ability to support other project, finance, and payment functions as needed. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree required Skills & Competencies
Background in financial or accounting roles with experience auditing professional services and construction payment requests
Consulting experience is a plus
Proficiency with financial systems and databases
Experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports
Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate with project managers, staff, and vendors
Ability to provide clear and relevant fiscal information to stakeholders
Background in financial or accounting roles with experience auditing professional services and construction payment requests
Consulting experience is a plus
Proficiency with financial systems and databases
Experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports
Strong communication skills; ability to collaborate with project managers, staff, and vendors
Ability to provide clear and relevant fiscal information to stakeholders