Project Accountant

CFS; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

CFS in Galveston, TX is seeking a Project Accountant to support job costing, budgeting, and forecasting across active projects. The role offers visibility to leadership and opportunities across construction, events, and federal sectors.

You will partner with project managers and operations to inform decisions; requires 2-3 years of project accounting experience, familiarity with CMIC/ERP tools, and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Competitive benefits and discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project, construction, or operational accounting (including entry-level).
• Exposure to job costing and contract-based accounting.
• Familiarity with CMIC (ERP), Quick Base, Textura, with potential exposure to Procore.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or relevant experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing, budgeting, and forecasting across active projects.
• Monitor project financials and identify potential cost overruns.
• Interpret contract terms to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to support decision-making.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract terms understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

CMIC (ERP)

Quick Base

Textura

Procore exposure

Job description

Join a fast-growing organization where your work directly impacts high-profile projects and business expansion. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong project accounting expertise with visibility across leadership and multiple business units.

Project Accountant

Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 USD + discretionary bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Clear path to grow into senior-level responsibilities within a scaling organization
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects across construction, events, and federal sectors
• Strong benefits package including 401k match and comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Opportunity to expand beyond project accounting into broader financial operations
• Direct interaction with leadership, offering visibility and career advancement potential
• Performance-based bonus aligned with company success
• Stable yet entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative and adaptability
• Work alongside cross-functional teams, gaining insight into operations and strategy

Key Responsibilities For The Project Accountant

• Manage job costing, budgeting, and forecasting across active projects
• Monitor project financials and identify potential cost overruns
• Interpret contract terms to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to support decision-making

Qualifications For The Project Accountant

• 2-3 Years of experience in project, construction, or operational accounting (including entry-level)
• Exposure to job costing and contract-based accounting
• Familiarity with CMIC (ERP), Quick Base, Textura, with potential exposure to Procore
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or relevant experience)

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