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Project Accountant

CFS

San Antonio, TX

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SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Billing, Budget Reporting, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Corporate Policies, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Deltek Costpoint, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Administration, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Fortune 500 Customers, Funding, Government Accounting, Government Contracts, Government Regulations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Project Close-Out, Project Evaluation, Project Start-Up, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Security Clearance, Status Reports, United States Citizen
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
Today


Project Accountant


San Antonio, TX | Fortune 500 Federal Services Organization


One of our premier clients, a Fortune 500 leader supporting federal agencies and government programs, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team in San Antonio, Texas. This role will be responsible for managing the financial administration of government contracts from project setup through closeout, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, company policies, and federal regulations.


Key Responsibilities



  • Review executed contracts, modifications, task orders, and funding documents to establish projects within the ERP system

  • Set up new projects, contract structures, billing terms, funding ceilings, revenue recognition methods, and labor categories in accordance with contractual requirements

  • Monitor contract funding, expenditures, and project performance to ensure compliance with customer and corporate guidelines

  • Partner with Program Managers and Contracts teams to support project startup, forecasting, and ongoing financial management

  • Track contract funding and identify potential overruns, funding limitations, or billing issues

  • Prepare and analyze project financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses, revenue reporting, and contract status reports

  • Support monthly project revenue recognition and project close processes

  • Review project costs for allowability, allocability, and compliance with government contracting regulations

  • Prepare customer invoices and support the billing process in accordance with contract terms

  • Process project modifications, funding updates, contract extensions, and project closeouts

  • Assist with incurred cost submissions, audits, and requests from internal and external stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and company internal control requirements

  • Collaborate with Accounting, Contracts, Finance, and Program Management teams to resolve project-related financial issues

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project accounting and contract administration processes


Preferred Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

  • 2+ years of Project Accounting, Government Contracting, Contract Administration, or related finance experience

  • Experience supporting cost-plus, time & material, fixed-price, and other government contract types

  • Understanding of FAR, CAS, DCAA, and federal contracting requirements

  • Experience with project setup, revenue recognition, contract funding management, or billing processes

  • Deltek Costpoint experience strongly preferred

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial reporting and data analysis

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple contracts and projects simultaneously

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • U.S. Citizenship required

  • Ability to obtain and maintain any required government clearances or access credentials


Why This Opportunity?



  • Join a Fortune 500 organization supporting critical federal agency programs

  • Gain exposure to large-scale government contracts and complex project portfolios

  • Work closely with Program Management, Contracts, Finance, and Executive Leadership

  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong career growth opportunities within a market-leading organization





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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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