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Project Accountant

CFS

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Today
  • $85,000–$100,000 Per Year

Highlights

You'll be responsible for project accounting, contract administration, billing, subcontractor compliance, and financial reporting while helping ensure projects remain accurate, compliant, and financially sound. In this key role, you'll partner closely with Project Managers and project teams to support the financial success of construction projects from startup through closeout.
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Numbers & Facts

LocationTacoma, WA
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description

Project Accountant


Overview


Join a respected and growing construction organization that focuses on State and Tribal projects, as a Project Accountant. In this key role, you'll partner closely with Project Managers and project teams to support the financial success of construction projects from startup through closeout. You'll be responsible for project accounting, contract administration, billing, subcontractor compliance, and financial reporting while helping ensure projects remain accurate, compliant, and financially sound. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys collaborating with operations teams and making a direct impact on project performance.


What You'll Do



  • Set up and maintain projects within the ERP system, including rate tables.

  • Prepare and analyze accounting entries and general ledger transactions.

  • Partner with Project Managers on project billings and accounts receivable collections.

  • Oversee subcontractor compliance requirements.

  • Process subcontractor invoice payments while building positive vendor relationships.

  • Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.

  • Review and reconcile project contracts and subcontracts.

  • Support Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, including project closeout activities.


What You'll Gain



  • Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.

  • Excellent benefits (HSA & PPO), with family coverage, 401k match to 4%

  • Future hybrid schedule

  • Opportunity to work on diverse commercial construction projects.

  • High visibility and collaboration with project leadership and finance teams.

  • A stable and team-oriented environment focused on quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.


Who You Are



  • Three or more years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, general ledger accounting, or a related area.

  • Experience with Vista/Viewpoint accounting software is a plus.

  • Prefer experience with State projects

  • Strong accounting and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.

  • Comfortable preparing reports and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.




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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.

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