Project Accountant

Core States Group; Ontario (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Costco membership reimbursement

Half-day Fridays in summer

Team wellness challenges

Job summary

Core States Group, a leading A/E/C firm, seeks a Senior Accountant to support the Construction Services unit. You will analyze complex financial data, support project implementations, and ensure timely, accurate reporting under the Division Controller’s supervision.

You will handle reconciliations, journal entries, COGS analysis, tax and vendor processes, and assist auditors while expanding your accounting expertise in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in an architecture and engineering firm.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP required.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex reconciliations.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues and implement solutions.
• Willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve processes and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for accurate reporting and suggest process improvements.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including prepaid, fixed assets and lease accounting entries.
• Account for furniture procurement; analyze cost of goods sold to ensure correct timing and amounts.
• Ensure timesheets are posted timely.
• Import monthly credit card statements; prepare property and sales tax returns.
• Prepare documentation for external auditors.
• Document accounting processes.
• Support integration of acquired entities into accounting software.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

5-7 years experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

AI tools usage

AI content review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s What You Can Expect

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK‑LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Summary Of Position

The Senior Accountant, supporting our Construction Services business unit, is responsible for assisting with assigned accounting tasks under the supervision of the Division Controller. They are responsible for analyzing complex financial information and providing recommendations based on their findings. They support the implementation of projects to improve financial reporting. They play an essential role in ensuring that all accounting tasks are completed accurately and by established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and make recommendations for process improvements
• Prepare monthly journal entries, including prepaid, fixed assets and lease accounting entries
• Responsible for accounting for furniture procurement business; analyze cost of goods sold to ensure costs accurately match revenue and expense is recorded in the correct accounting period
• Ensures all timesheets are posted timely
• Responsible for importing monthly credit card statementsPrepare property and sales tax returns
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• Documentation of accounting processes
• Supports integration of acquired entities into accounting software
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in an architecture and engineering firm
• Advanced MS Excel skills including creating pivot tables and Vlookup formulas required
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex reconciliations
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues, make recommendations for improvement and implement new solutions
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

Work Location

This is a hybrid position based out of our Ontario, CA office. It is expected that you will work out of the office a few days a week.

Company Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 26 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects.

Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

A Note to Candidates

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.