Construction Project Accountant — Full Lifecycle Career Growth

CFS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Seattle, WA is seeking a Staff Project Accountant to support the full project lifecycle from setup through closeout. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, billing, and subcontract administration, partnering with operations and accounting leadership to drive accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills with ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger, AP, AR, and job costing
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting software experience
• Construction accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, job costing, change orders, billing, and project closeout activities within the ERP system
• Process and reconcile accounts receivable, customer billings, collections, and payment applications
• Review and process vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and accounts payable transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and tax-related filings
• Support month-end close, audits, and subcontractor compliance administration

Job description

CFS in Seattle, WA is seeking a Staff Project Accountant to support the full project lifecycle from setup through closeout. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, billing, and subcontract administration, partnering with operations and accounting leadership to drive accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills with ERP experience.