Project Accountant - Full-Cycle Financials & Billing

CPL; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

HSA with employer match

Dep Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO + Holidays

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Job summary

CPL is seeking a Project Accountant to manage the full project accounting lifecycle from setup to closeout. You will oversee budgeting, billing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with contracts and internal controls.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to monitor profitability and financial integrity. The role requires a degree in accounting or related field and several years of project accounting experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of project accounting experience.
• Experience managing projects from setup to closeout.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up new projects in the accounting system and ensure accurate financial data.
• Review contracts and project terms for compliance with policies and customer agreements.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost projections.
• Monitor project performance, costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Prepare and process customer billings in accordance with contract terms.
• Manage revenue recognition and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Track accounts receivable, support collections efforts, and resolve billing issues.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, variance analyses, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Process project modifications, change orders, and contract amendments.
• Perform project closeout activities, including final billing, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Project accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Billing

Revenue recognition

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

CPL is seeking a Project Accountant to manage the full project accounting lifecycle from setup to closeout. You will oversee budgeting, billing, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with contracts and internal controls.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to monitor profitability and financial integrity. The role requires a degree in accounting or related field and several years of project accounting experience