Project Assistant

CFS

Belding, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$54,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Product Family, Billing, Budget Management, Construction, Cross-Functional, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Microsoft Excel, Needs Assessment, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Project/Program Coordination, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Belding, MI
POSTED
9 days ago

Project Assistant

Location: Belding, MI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation: $24–$28/hour (based on experience)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with up to 6% match, PTO, Annual Raises, Holiday Bonuses

About Us

A well-established contractor with over 30 years of experience, headquartered in Michigan, known for delivering complex design-build projects on time and within budget. The company has earned both state and national recognition for its work and prides itself on a strong tradition of service. Success is driven by a deep understanding of client needs and consistently exceeding expectations.

Project Assistant: Position Overview

We’re looking for a Project Assistant who’s eager to learn, adaptable, and ready to grow into a versatile role. This person will be trained across multiple functions to provide coverage and support wherever needed, especially in project coordination and accounting. If you’re organized, a team player, and have a background in construction, we’d love to meet you.

Project Assistant: Key Responsibilities

  • Project Support
  • Manage and compile project submittals using Adobe
  • Prepare access forms and OSHA documentation for year-end
  • Accounting & Payroll Backup
  • Assist with accounts payable: invoice processing, approvals, and check preparation
  • Support payroll functions, including prevailing wage and tax-related tasks
  • Cross-Training
  • Learn various office roles to provide coverage during absences or transitions
  • Retain and apply knowledge across departments

Project Assistant: Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the construction industry
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with construction workers’ compensation
  • Understanding of accounts payable and payroll processes
  • Experience with prevailing wage compliance
  • ERP experience with Foundation software is a plus
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

What We’re Looking For

  • A reliable team player with a stable work history
  • Someone who’s easygoing, collaborative, and not territorial about tasks
  • Able to retain information and adapt to new responsibilities
  • Must have a clean background—we’ve had issues with theft in the past

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision (eligible after 3 months)
  • 401(k) with up to 6% match (eligible after 1 year)
  • Bonuses: Holiday bonus and occasional recognition during Admin Week
Project Assistant
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MaxSalary: USD54000
MinSalary: USD48000

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/