Project Accountant

CFS; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong work-life balance

Job summary

CFS in Columbus, OH is seeking a Project Accountant to gain hands-on experience in construction accounting and project cost management. You will process invoices and POs, maintain job cost records, and support monthly draw requests.

The role collaborates with operations, lenders, and vendors, monitors budgets, investigates variances, and helps with budgeting and cost estimates for projects. A degree in accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Construction, project, or job cost accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, purchase orders, and monthly draw requests.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and reconcile project expenses.
• Monitor budgets and investigate cost variances and overruns.
• Coordinate payment activity with vendors, lenders, and third-party partners.
• Assist with budgeting and project completion cost estimates.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Gain hands-on experience with construction accounting and project cost management


• Work closely with operations, lenders, vendors, and internal leadership teams


• Expand your expertise in job costing, budgeting, and financial analysis


• Join a stable, growing organization with long-term career potential


• Comprehensive benefits package and strong work-life balance

Columbus, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain hands-on experience with construction accounting and project cost management


• Work closely with operations, lenders, vendors, and internal leadership teams


• Expand your expertise in job costing, budgeting, and financial analysis


• Join a stable, growing organization with long-term career potential


• Comprehensive benefits package and strong work-life balance

Target Compensation: $65k - $75k

Key Responsibilities For The Project Accountant

• Process invoices, purchase orders, and monthly draw requests


• Maintain accurate job cost records and reconcile project expenses


• Monitor budgets and investigate cost variances and overruns


• Coordinate payment activity with vendors, lenders, and third-party partners


• Assist with budgeting and project completion cost estimates

Qualifications For The Project Accountant

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred


• 2+ years of accounting experience required


• Construction, project, or job cost accounting experience preferred


• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software

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