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Senior Project Accountant

CFS

Vernon Hills, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Billing, Budgeting, Career Development, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Construction, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Credit and Collections, Finance, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Project/Program Management, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Vernon Hills, IL
POSTED
3 days ago



Senior Project Accountant
Salary: 90k-110k

Grow your career in construction accounting while gaining exposure to high-profile infrastructure projects. Join a team where your work directly impacts project performance and financial outcomes!

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Work on complex, large-scale infrastructure projects with real financial visibility

  • Strong mentorship from experienced finance leaders and clear path for growth

  • Exposure to project operations, giving you a broader business perspective beyond accounting

  • Stable, well-established company with a family-oriented, collaborative culture

  • Opportunity to partner closely with Project Managers and field teams

  • Hands-on experience with forecasting, job costing, and cash flow management

  • High-volume environment that accelerates skill development and career progression

  • Hybrid flexibility after initial onboarding period

  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match, PTO, and wellness programs


Key Responsibilities for the Senior Project Accountant:



  • Manage job cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned projects

  • Partner with Project Managers on budgeting, billing, and financial performance

  • Prepare and maintain monthly financial reports and project forecasts

  • Support cash flow management, invoicing, and collections

  • Review and process project-related expenses and subcontractor costs


Qualifications for the Senior Project Accountant:



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 2–6 years of relevant accounting experience

  • Construction or project-based accounting experience preferred

  • Strong Excel skills






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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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