Highlights
ProjectAccountant #AECJobs #EngineeringJobs #AccountingJobs #DeltekAjera #ProjectAccounting #ConstructionAccounting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the financial side of projects, partnering with Project Managers, and ensuring accurate billing, reporting, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Project Accountant
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support a growing portfolio of engineering and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the financial side of projects, partnering with Project Managers, and ensuring accurate billing, reporting, and contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in project accounting, contract billing, and financial reporting within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction) industry.
Why This Role?
- High visibility role partnering directly with Project Managers and leadership
- Opportunity to work on complex public-sector and commercial projects
- Exposure to project financial strategy, forecasting, and operational decision-making
- Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth
Key Responsibilities for the Project Accountant
- Manage project setup, budgeting, and financial administration within Deltek Ajera
- Prepare project financial reports and provide analysis to Project Managers and leadership
- Support month-end close activities, reconciliation, and revenue recognition
- Manage project billing, accounts receivable, collections, and payment tracking
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, FAR regulations, and client-specific requirements
- Manage billing and reporting for public-sector projects including DOT contracts
- Review subcontractor invoices and coordinate supporting documentation
Qualifications for the Project Accountant
Required:
- 8+ years of Project Accounting experience
- Experience with contract billing, project accounting, and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred:
- Deltek Ajera experience
- AEC industry experience
- Experience supporting IDOT, CDOT, Illinois Tollway, County DOT, or other government-funded projects
- Knowledge of FAR regulations and public-sector contract requirements
- Experience with subcontractor billing and compliance administration
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About Company
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.
