What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at CFS?
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PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annual bonus | Full-Time | Onsite | Pittsburgh Area
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is a standout opportunity for a Project Accountant who wants visibility, stability, and real ownership in a growing organization—not just another accounting seat.
Our client is a well-established, multi-entity organization in a sustained growth phase, bringing this role back after recognizing how critical strong project accounting is to operational success. You will work directly with project managers and accounting leadership, becoming a key financial partner to the business.
Why This Role Attracts High-quality Project Accountants
Key Responsibilities
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annual bonus | Full-Time | Onsite | Pittsburgh Area
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is a standout opportunity for a Project Accountant who wants visibility, stability, and real ownership in a growing organization—not just another accounting seat.
Our client is a well-established, multi-entity organization in a sustained growth phase, bringing this role back after recognizing how critical strong project accounting is to operational success. You will work directly with project managers and accounting leadership, becoming a key financial partner to the business.
Why This Role Attracts High-quality Project Accountants
- Business-facing role – Partner closely with project managers, not buried in back-office accounting
- True job-cost ownership – From setup through forecasting, billing, and WIP reporting
- Growth environment – Company is expanding and reinvesting in key accounting talent
- Low turnover culture – Long-tenured shared services team and stable leadership
- Excellent benefits – Medical, dental, and vision premiums 100% paid by employer
- Clear long-term runway – Potential to grow into a Senior Project Accountant seat
- Hands-on, visible work – Your analysis directly impacts project performance and decision-making
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with project managers to ensure accurate job setup, cost coding, and cost structure
- Analyze job costs, committed costs, projections, and forecasts
- Prepare WIP reporting and percent-complete revenue calculations
- Support project billing, including T&M, progress billing, and AIA formats
- Review contracts, change orders, and provide financial cost summaries
- 2–5 years of project or job-cost accounting experience
- Construction or industrial project accounting background preferred
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and project accounting system experience
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000