Construction Project Accountant – Budgeting & Forecasting

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant in Columbus, OH to support budgeting and financial planning across multiple construction projects. Join a growing finance team that partners with construction, procurement and operations to ensure financial accuracy and strategic alignment throughout the build cycle.

Responsibilities include developing annual budgets, monitoring variances, preparing reports and dashboards for leadership, and contributing to cost estimation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or project accounting—construction experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning tools; experience with construction ERP systems is beneficial.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing annual budgets and forecasts for commercial construction projects.
• Monitor budget performance and analyze variances between actual costs and projections.
• Collaborate with project managers and department leads to gather financial data and provide budgetary insights.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support cost estimation and financial modeling for new developments and build designs.
• Help maintain and improve budgeting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Participate in financial planning for land acquisition, capital investments, and operational initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant in Columbus, OH to support budgeting and financial planning across multiple construction projects. Join a growing finance team that partners with construction, procurement and operations to ensure financial accuracy and strategic alignment throughout the build cycle.

Responsibilities include developing annual budgets, monitoring variances, preparing reports and dashboards for leadership, and contributing to cost estimation and