Project Accountant

Vernon Hills, IL

5 days ago

Job Description

Project Accountant
Construction client in business for decades 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
1+ years of Accounting, AR, and/or billing experience
Advanced Excel, experience working with large, complex data sets
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

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Vernon Hills, IL
Industry	Financial Services
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

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.