Project Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

Project Accountant - Baltimore, MD

About the Company and Overview of the Project Accountant Role:

• CFS is partnering with a construction client in Baltimore, MD. Due to growth, they are hiring a second Project Accountant to work on site in their office in Baltimore City. This person will work with a small team and handle project set up/close out, contract invoicing, billing, job costing, and more.
• This position will begin in immediately after an interview on a contract basis and can become permanent for the right candidate
• Schedule: 100% in office in Baltimore City (21218). Potential for hybrid flexibility after training
  • Free parking in employee lot
  • Hours are flexible (7:30am-4pm or 8am-4:30pm) Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Reports to the Controller
• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience

• Work with various departments to ensure accurate construction project accounting
• Enter and analyze job cost and billing data into accounting system from initial project set up to close out
• Prepare monthly contract and time and material invoicing and change order requests
• Review field logs and verify and prepare subcontractor pay estimates, review job cost reports, and investigate variances from estimates
• Review, submit, and track data submittals
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications for the Project Accountant:

• 2+ years' accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Degree is a plus, but NOT required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience using Vista by Viewpoint a plus