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Project Accountant

CFS
Vernon, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Project Accountant
Family owned specialized contractor has a new permanent opportunity for a Project Accountant due to growth. The company works throughout the US and they are recognized as an industry leader in their sector. The Project Accountant will work with leadership, Project Managers and various teams. Company promotes from within, offers a strong promotion track to various areas, great benefits, long term employees and is seeing strong business growth.

Approximate Salary of 65,000 - 90,000 Bonus

Responsibilities of the Project Accountant:
  • Responsible for invoicing, lien waivers, pay estimates, payroll analysis, transportation data and ad hoc reports per contract details

  • Review and analyze billing reports to ensure timely receipt of receivables due

  • Analyze pay estimates throughout project cycles

  • Assist AP team on subcontractor and supplier payments per contract terms

  • Assist with cash management reporting

  • Function as the main point of contact for documents required for subcontractors, suppliers, corporate, Project Managers and for compliance

Ideal Experience for the Project Accountant Role:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related

  • 2 years of AR, billing and/or accounting experience in a project related industry is ideal

  • Advanced Excel, experience working with large, complex data sets

  • Job/project costing experience

  • Strong technology, systems skills

  • Strong communication skills

Highlights of the Project Accountant position:

  • Advancement opportunities, promotes from within

  • 401K, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance

  • Company is growing, has lots of long term employees

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