Construction Project Accountant: Job Cost & Billing

CFS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee the financial administration of industrial contracting projects. You will ensure accurate job cost tracking, timely and compliant billing, and robust financial reporting to support project managers and leadership.

The role emphasizes cost control, vendor management, and contract compliance, with collaboration across field teams to ensure project profitability.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience, ideally within construction or industrial contracting.
• Experience with job costing, project billing, or construction financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly project billings with complete backup documentation.
• Track accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Prepare project financial reports, cost summaries, and revenue projections.

Skills

Job costing

Billing processes

Accounts receivable

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Viewpoint Vista (Spectrum/Vista)

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP)

Job description

CFS in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Project Accountant to oversee the financial administration of industrial contracting projects. You will ensure accurate job cost tracking, timely and compliant billing, and robust financial reporting to support project managers and leadership.

The role emphasizes cost control, vendor management, and contract compliance, with collaboration across field teams to ensure project profitability.