Sign upLog in

Project Accountant

CFS

Vernon Hills, IL

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Cash Management, Communication Skills, Data Sets, Disability Insurance, Finance, Financial Reporting, Insurance, Leadership, Liens, Management Reporting, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Time Management
LOCATION
Vernon Hills, IL
POSTED
1 day ago
Project Accountant
Family owned specialized contractor has a new permanent opportunity for a Project Accountant due to growth. The company works throughout the US and they are recognized as an industry leader in their sector. The Project Accountant will work with leadership, Project Managers and various teams. Company promotes from within, offers a strong promotion track to various areas, great benefits, long term employees and is seeing strong business growth.

Approximate Salary of $70,000 - $90,000 + Bonus based on experience

Responsibilities of the Project Accountant:


  • Responsible for invoicing, lien waivers, pay estimates, payroll analysis, transportation data and ad hoc reports per contract details

  • Review and analyze billing reports to ensure timely receipt of receivables due

  • Analyze pay estimates throughout project cycles

  • Assist AP team on subcontractor and supplier payments per contract terms

  • Assist with cash management reporting

  • Function as the main point of contact for documents required for subcontractors, suppliers, corporate, Project Managers and for compliance




Ideal Experience for the Project Accountant Role:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related

  • 2+ years of AR, billing and/or accounting experience in a project related industry is ideal

  • Advanced Excel, experience working with large, complex data sets

  • Job/project costing experience

  • Strong technology, systems skills

  • Strong communication skills



Highlights of the Project Accountant position:


  • Advancement opportunities, promotes from within

  • 401K, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance

  • Company is growing, has lots of long term employees




#INJUL2026
#LI-SL1

About the Company

C

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/

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder