What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at CFS?
Salary: $75,000–$95,000 Bonus Potential
Project Accountant - Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Project Accountant - Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Newly created position driven by company growth.
- Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive accounting leader.
- High-visibility role partnering with project managers and operations teams.
- Exposure to complex project accounting and billing across a diverse project portfolio.
- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office), strong benefits, bonus potential, and long-term growth opportunities.
- Collaborative culture with excellent employee retention.
- Manage project setup, billing, and closeout activities.
- Review contracts to ensure accurate billing terms and project requirements.
- Prepare progress billings, pay applications, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain schedules of values, WIP schedules, job costing, and project records.
- Partner with project managers to monitor project performance and billing status.
- Manage collections, cash application, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
- Support reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
- 3 years of experience supporting large, complex construction or project-based engagements, including ownership of billing, receivables, and project accounting activities.
- Proven ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and Operations teams to support project setup, contract compliance, billing accuracy, job costing, and timely project closeout.
- Experience billing T&M, cost-plus, percent-complete, and other contract types.
- Strong accounts receivable, collections, and cash application experience.
- Ability to work independently and quickly contribute with minimal training.
- Strong Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000