Project Accountant

CFS; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

CFS, a long‑standing construction firm, seeks a Project Accountant to collaborate with leadership, Project Managers and multiple teams across the US. The role offers strong promotion tracks and comprehensive benefits as the company continues growth.

The candidate will handle invoicing, pay estimates and payroll analysis, while supporting cash management and compliance efforts, contributing to the firm’s continued success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 1+ years of Accounting, AR, and/or billing experience.
• Advanced Excel and experience working with large, complex data sets.
• Strong technology, systems skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing, lien waivers, pay estimates, payroll analysis, transportation data and ad hoc reports per contract details.
• Review and analyze billing reports to ensure timely receipt of receivables due.
• Analyze pay estimates throughout project cycles.
• Assist AP team on subcontractor and supplier payments per contract terms.
• Assist with cash management reporting.
• Function as the main point of contact for documents required for subcontractors, suppliers, corporate, Project Managers and for compliance.

Skills

Billing

Data analysis

Communication

Payroll analysis

Pay estimates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Construction client in business for decades has a new permanent opportunity for a Project Accountant due to growth. The company works throughout the US and they are recognized as an industry leader in their sector. The Project Accountant will work with leadership, Project Managers and various teams. Company promotes from within, offers a strong promotion track to various areas, great benefits, long term employees and is seeing strong business growth.

Approximate Salary of $70,000 - $90,000 + Bonus based on experience

Responsibilities Of The Project Accountant

• Responsible for invoicing, lien waivers, pay estimates, payroll analysis, transportation data and ad hoc reports per contract details
• Review and analyze billing reports to ensure timely receipt of receivables due
• Analyze pay estimates throughout project cycles
• Assist AP team on subcontractor and supplier payments per contract terms
• Assist with cash management reporting
• Function as the main point of contact for documents required for subcontractors, suppliers, corporate, Project Managers and for compliance

Ideal Experience For The Project Accountant Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
• 1+ years of Accounting, AR, and/or billing experience
• Advanced Excel, experience working with large, complex data sets
• Strong technology, systems skills
• Strong communication skills

Highlights Of The Project Accountant Position

• Advancement opportunities, promotes from within
• 401K, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Company is growing, has lots of long term employees