Project Accountant

CFS

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable Management, Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), Billing, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Industry Software, Cost Reporting, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electricity, Financial Projections, Liens, Multitasking, Pricing, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
11 days ago

Project Accountant

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Construction

Join a reputable Construction company seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support billing, job cost tracking, and project financials. Strong experience with construction pay applications, lien waivers, and change orders is preferred


Key Responsibilities

  • The Project Accountant will Prepare and submit construction pay applications (AIA formats preferred)
  • Collect, verify, and track lien waivers and compliance documentation
  • Process and monitor change orders, pricing, and billing adjustments
  • Review subcontractor/vendor invoices and compare to contracts/POs
  • Maintain project budgets, job cost reports, and committed cost tracking
  • Coordinate with Project Managers on billing, AR, and financial updates
  • Support contract setup, billing schedules, and documentation accuracy

Requirements

  • The Project Accountant must have Prior construction accounting experience
  • Proficiency with construction accounting systems (Spectrum, Viewpoint, CMiC, Procore, etc.)
  • Excellent organization, accuracy, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects

Why Choose the Project Accountant Role?

  • Stable, well-respected electrical contractor
  • Direct impact on project financial success
  • Collaborative, supportive culture
  • Competitive pay and benefits
#INMAR2026
MaxSalary: USD85000
MinSalary: USD75000

About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/