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Project Accountant

CFS Madison, Wisconsin, US

About the Role

About the Company and the Project Accountant:

• Salary: $70,000 to $85,000
• Long‑standing Stability: Fourth‑generation, family‑owned company approaching 90 years in business
• Growth & Expansion: Accounting team is actively growing with additional roles being added in the coming year
• Leadership: Recently added CFO bringing fresh perspective, structure, and a focus on developing the finance team
• Culture: Close‑knit, team‑oriented environment with strong employee tenure and positive collaboration
• Work Environment: Supportive and approachable leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and modernization

Key Responsibilities of the Project Accountant Role:

• Track and analyze project financials from start through completion
• Maintain accurate job cost records, including labor, materials, and overhead allocations
• Assist with month‑end close by preparing project‑related journal entries and reconciliations
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, costs, and profitability
• Perform variance analysis and identify cost drivers or discrepancies across projects
• Prepare and maintain project reporting for internal leadership

Requirements for the Project Accountant Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3+ years of job costing experience
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting

Responsibilities

  • Track and analyze project financials from start through completion
  • Maintain accurate job cost records, including labor, materials, and overhead allocations
  • Assist with month-end close by preparing project-related journal entries and reconciliations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 3+ years of job costing experience
  • Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting

Required Skills

project accounting cost analysis budget monitoring journal entries financial reporting

Keywords

project accounting cost management financial reporting variance analysis job costing

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Job Overview

Date Posted 1 day ago
Location Madison, Wisconsin, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Onsite
Salary $70,000 - $85,000
Experience 3+ years
Category Finance accounting banking, Project accounting, Project cost control

About the Company

CFS