Staff Project Accountant

CFS; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Seattle, WA is seeking a Staff Project Accountant to support the full project lifecycle from setup through closeout. This role focuses on construction accounting, job costing, billing, and subcontract administration, partnering with operations and accounting leadership to drive accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in accounting, 3+ years in accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills with ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger, AP, AR, and job costing
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP/accounting software experience
• Construction accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, job costing, change orders, billing, and project closeout activities within the ERP system
• Process and reconcile accounts receivable, customer billings, collections, and payment applications
• Review and process vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and accounts payable transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and tax-related filings
• Support month-end close, audits, and subcontractor compliance administration

Job description

Looking to grow your construction accounting career with a company where you can see the full project lifecycle from start to finish? This is an opportunity to expand your expertise in project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations and accounting leadership.

Staff Project Accountant

Location: Seattle, WA On site

Salary: $78,000 - $82,000 DOE

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Gain hands-on exposure to the entire project accounting cycle, from project setup through closeout
• Build specialized expertise in construction accounting, job costing, billing, and subcontract administration
• Work directly with accounting leadership and contribute to key financial reporting activities
• Play an active role in project profitability, billing accuracy, and overall financial performance
• Develop your skills through involvement in month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support
• Join a collaborative team that values accuracy, process improvement, and professional growth
• Increase your visibility across accounting and operations through cross-functional partnership

Key Responsibilities For The Staff Project Accountant

• Manage project setup, job costing, change orders, billing, and project closeout activities within the ERP system
• Process and reconcile accounts receivable, customer billings, collections, and payment applications
• Review and process vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and accounts payable transactions
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reports, and tax-related filings
• Support month-end close, audits, and subcontractor compliance administration

Qualifications For The Staff Project Accountant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, AP, AR, and job costing
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting software
• Construction accounting experience preferred

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