Project Accountant

CFS; Town of Forest (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Project Accountant to join our Wisconsin team and own the financial success of a portfolio of projects. You will manage all accounting functions, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, WIP, and payroll, partnering with Project Managers on billing and financial reporting.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, strong reconciliation skills, and proficiency with Excel. Experience with COINS is a plus; a degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project accounting.
• Strong reconciliation experience and understanding of project financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and data analysis functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions for assigned projects, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, margins, WIP reporting, AP/AR, and payroll processing.
• Partner closely with Project Managers on project billing, contract changes, financial reporting, and job performance analysis.
• Perform weekly payroll processing, time and equipment reconciliations, billing reviews, revenue processing, and other project-related reconciliations.
• Set up new projects in COINS and maintain accurate project financial records.
• Communicate with vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Accounting experience

Reconciliation

Billing & revenue recognition

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

COINS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Be a key business partner to Project Managers, owning the financial success of a portfolio of projects.
• Join a company experiencing strategic growth across multiple markets.
• Enjoy strong benefits, including competitive health insurance premiums, 401(k) match, and profit sharing.
• Work in a collaborative, close-knit culture that values employee appreciation, team events, and work-life balance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Be a key business partner to Project Managers, owning the financial success of a portfolio of projects.
• Join a company experiencing strategic growth across multiple markets.
• Enjoy strong benefits, including competitive health insurance premiums, 401(k) match, and profit sharing.
• Work in a collaborative, close-knit culture that values employee appreciation, team events, and work-life balance.

Target Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000

Key Responsibilities For The Project Accountant

• Manage all accounting functions for assigned projects, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, margins, WIP reporting, AP/AR, and payroll processing.
• Partner closely with Project Managers on project billing, contract changes, financial reporting, and job performance analysis.
• Perform weekly payroll processing, time and equipment reconciliations, billing reviews, revenue processing, and other project-related reconciliations.
• Set up new projects in COINS and maintain accurate project financial records.
• Communicate with vendors, project teams, and internal stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications For The Project Accountant

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, project accounting, or a related industry.
• Strong reconciliation experience and understanding of project financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and data analysis functions.
• Experience with COINS software is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.

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