Project Accounting Manager

CFS

Westmont, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$150,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Billing, Construction, Construction Projects, Continuous Improvement, Financial Projections, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Software Development, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Westmont, IL
POSTED
Today
About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing Construction organization who are looking to add a Project Accounting Manager to their team. They have enjoyed incredible growth in the last few years and are seeking a candidate with a background within a similar sector to join their team as they continue their expansion.

Reasons to Work Here:

  • High growth company
  • Bonus
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • Growing organizational
  • Senior role within the organization
  • Regular team outings – once a quarter

Primary Focus: Execute and manage a project accounting team to ensure timely & accurate billing including accounts payable and accounts receivable. Will actively participate in the processes while managing a team of 2 -4 professionals.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Manage the project accounting team that works with the project management teams to accurately and timely develop pay applications for our construction projects.
  • Execute the project invoicing process on assigned projects including creating pay applications, seeking input of the project management team and clients, handling all waivers and compliance reporting including distribution of payments to subcontractors.
  • This position will develop and oversee processes and procedures. While we will follow a standard process, each project has its own complexities and unique features to be handled.
  • Significant client and subcontractor interaction to collect information and resolve issues.
  • Understand and embrace new uses of technology to facilitate the processes.

Sample Measurables:

  • Maximization of project margins
  • Timeliness and accuracy of account payable & account receivable processing to ensure accurate project financial positions with our clients & vendors
  • Development of staff
  • Team performance

Position Requirements:

  • College degree, preferably accounting related
  • Knowledge of construction accounting and billing processes
  • Strong process focus
  • Managerial experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to continuously improve a process through process improvement and technology

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MaxSalary: USD150000
MinSalary: USD110000

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/