Project Accountant

CFS

Galveston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Budgeting, Construction, Contract Analysis, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Health Plan, Leadership, Operational Support, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management
LOCATION
Galveston, TX
POSTED
3 days ago

Join a fast-growing organization where your work directly impacts high-profile projects and business expansion. This is an excellent opportunity to build strong project accounting expertise with visibility across leadership and multiple business units.


Project Accountant
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 USD + discretionary bonus


Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Clear path to grow into senior-level responsibilities within a scaling organization
• Exposure to diverse, high-impact projects across construction, events, and federal sectors
• Strong benefits package including 401k match and comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Opportunity to expand beyond project accounting into broader financial operations
• Direct interaction with leadership, offering visibility and career advancement potential
• Performance-based bonus aligned with company success
• Stable yet entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative and adaptability
• Work alongside cross-functional teams, gaining insight into operations and strategy


Key Responsibilities for the Project Accountant:
• Manage job costing, budgeting, and forecasting across active projects
• Monitor project financials and identify potential cost overruns
• Interpret contract terms to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to support decision-making


Qualifications for the Project Accountant:
• 2-3 Years of experience in project, construction, or operational accounting (including entry-level)
• Exposure to job costing and contract-based accounting
• Familiarity with CMIC (ERP), Quick Base, Textura, with potential exposure to Procore
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or relevant experience)


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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/