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Construction Project Accountant

CFS

Denver, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Billing, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Commercial Construction, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Projects, Construction Support, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, Cost Forecasting, Documentation, Finance, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Leadership, Liens, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
3 days ago

Construction Project Accountant


Join a well-established and growing construction organization known for delivering high-quality projects while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented culture. If you enjoy partnering with Project Managers, solving problems, and taking ownership of the financial side of complex construction projects, we'd love to talk with you.


Project Accountant & Company Highlights



  • Stable, growing company with an outstanding reputation

  • Collaborative culture where Accounting and Operations work as one team

  • Opportunity to support exciting commercial construction projects

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

  • Career growth and advancement opportunities

  • Leadership team that values your expertise and ideas

  • Team-oriented environment where your contributions truly make an impact



Project Accountant Key Responsibilities



  • Manage the complete accounting lifecycle for multiple construction projects.

  • Set up new jobs within the accounting system, ensuring proper coding, budgets, and contract documentation.

  • The construction project accountant will review owner contracts for billing requirements, retainage, change order language, payment terms, and compliance obligations.

  • Prepare, review, and submit owner billings including:


    • Progress Billings

    • Time & Materials (T&M)

    • Cost Plus

    • Percentage of Completion


  • Prepare and manage pay applications in accordance with contractual requirements.

  • Prepare, review, and maintain Schedules of Values (SOVs) throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, supporting month-end financial reporting and project forecasting.

  • Monitor project budgets and perform detailed job costing analysis to identify cost variances and profitability trends.

  • Review project costs, committed costs, subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and change orders for accuracy.

  • Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial performance, forecast costs, and maximize profitability.



Project Accountant Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred, NOT required

  • 3+ years of Construction Project Accounting experience within commercial construction or a related industry.

  • Demonstrated experience with: Lien Waivers , Pay Applications , Schedules of Values (SOVs), Work-in-Progress (WIP) Schedules, Job Costing , Job Setup, Complex Contract Review

  • Experience supporting multiple Project Managers simultaneously.



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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/

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