Project Accountant
CFS · De Forest, WI · 2 days ago
Accounting$60k–$65k/yrFull-time
Pay
$60,000–$65,000
Benefits
- Rapidly growing, family-oriented contractor with approximately 1000+ employees
- Exposure to large-scale commercial, industrial, electrical, and infrastructure projects
- Work closely with project managers and accounting leadership while taking ownership of the financial performance of assigned projects
- Close-knit team with strong emphasis on work-life balance, employee events, and long-term career development
- Career advancement opportunities into Senior Project Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, or Accounting Manager positions
Responsibilities
- Manage the accounting activities for an assigned portfolio of projects, including costs, revenue, margins, and work-in-progress reporting
- Partner with project managers to coordinate customer billing, monitor project changes, and maintain accurate financial records
- Process project billing, revenue, and weekly payroll while reconciling employee time and equipment charges
- Review and approve invoices, perform account reconciliations, and assist with accounts payable and receivable activities
- Set up new jobs in the accounting system and communicate with vendors and project team members to resolve accounting questions
Qualifications
- At least three years of accounting experience, including account reconciliations; construction or project accounting experience is preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, and the ability to work with detailed financial data
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered