Highlights
This Project Accountant will support multiple large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, partnering closely with Project Managers and subcontractors. Our client, a regional contractor supporting public and private sector projects, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Downers Grove, IL |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $80,000–$95,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Project Accountant
Downers Grove
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000
Why This Project Accountant Role Stands Out
- Leadership that values input and encourages process improvements
- Strong benefits: paid dental/vision, 401(k) match + profit sharing, generous PTO
- Stable, well-capitalized company with an active project pipeline
- Brand-new, modern office with a flexible schedule
About the Opportunity
Our client, a regional contractor supporting public and private sector projects, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their growing team. This Project Accountant will support multiple large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, partnering closely with Project Managers and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
- Manage project billing including AIA G702/G703 and compliance documentation
- Track project costs, budgets, and percent complete
- Partner with Project Managers to monitor financial performance and variances
- Support subcontractor billing, documentation, and contract compliance
- Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and project reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely financial tracking across multiple active projects
Qualifications
- 3+ years of project accounting experience (construction or infrastructure preferred)
- Experience with AIA billing (G702/G703) and public sector compliance (IDOT, CDOT a plus)
- Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project financials
This Project Accountant role is ideal for someone with construction accounting experience who wants visibility, stability, and the opportunity to influence processes. If you’re a driven Project Accountant looking to grow in a collaborative environment, apply today to be considered for this fast-moving opportunity!
Estimated annual compensation for this position between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
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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.
