Project Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Project Accountant for a role based in Lutz, FL. The position focuses on project accounting, job costing, billing, and financial reporting to support project profitability and operational decisions.

Responsibilities include managing invoicing, AR collections, AP processing, and maintaining accurate cost data. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel is required to effectively collaborate with project teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a project-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
• Experience using QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer invoicing, project billing activities, and accounts receivable collections.
• Support accounts payable processing, vendor relationships, and payment administration.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure project financial data is current and reliable.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project performance reports.
• Serve as the Project Accountant partnering with project managers to resolve billing, costing, and financial reporting issues.
• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial reporting requirements.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

Financial reporting

Accounts receivable

Excel

QuickBooks

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Accountant

Location: Lutz, FL
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Why This Project Accountant Opportunity Stands Out:

• Gain hands-on exposure to project accounting, job costing, billing, financial reporting, and operational finance.
• The Project Accountant will work closely with company leadership and project teams, providing visibility across key business functions.
• Play a direct role in supporting project profitability and helping drive informed business decisions.
• Join a growing organization where accounting is viewed as a strategic partner to operations.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture with strong interaction between finance, project management, and field operations.
• Take ownership of critical processes while contributing ideas that improve reporting, systems, and workflow efficiency.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Accountant:

• Manage customer invoicing, project billing activities, and accounts receivable collections.
• Support accounts payable processing, vendor relationships, and payment administration.
• Maintain accurate job cost records and ensure project financial data remains current and reliable.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project performance reports.
• Serve as the Project Accountant partnering with project managers to resolve billing, costing, and financial reporting issues.
• Assist with account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and ongoing financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications for the Project Accountant:

• 2+ years of accounting experience within construction, engineering, contracting, or another project-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting principles.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of construction billing, progress billing, or AIA billing processes is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

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