Project Accountant

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

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Project Accountant in Texas to manage job costing, budgeting, and forecasting across active projects. This role offers exposure to construction, events, and federal sectors with leadership visibility.

You will monitor project financials, interpret contract terms for accurate reporting, and partner with project managers to support decision-making. A 2-3 year background in project accounting is required, along with ERP familiarity.

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

Contract accounting

CMIC ERP

Quick Base

Textura

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

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)