CPL
Overview
Joining CPL, a nationally recognized Architecture & Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) firm, as a
Project Accountant , you will play a key role in ensuring our projects are financially sound, well-managed, and positioned for success. If you thrive on balancing details with big-picture impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
Base pay range $49,348.00/yr - $74,022.00/yr
What You’ll Do
Partner with Project Managers, Finance, and Leadership to ensure the financial health of some of our most exciting and visible projects.
Manage all project financial records, ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
Drive timely and precise invoicing while coordinating with Project Managers to secure approvals.
Analyze financial data, WIP, and gross profit variances to keep projects on track.
Research unbilled issues, discrepancies, and payments to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Support accounts receivable and cash application efforts to improve collections.
Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP, ensuring accuracy from day one.
Oversee sub-consultant invoicing, approvals, and compliance with contract terms.
Assist with project audits, monthly close, and provide insights to senior leadership.
What You Bring Must Haves:
3–5 years of project accounting experience, ideally within a project-based billing environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong proficiency with GAAP, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial close processes.
Proven experience acting as a point person and lead on the external auditing process.
Nice to Haves:
Experience in the A/E/C or construction industry.
Expertise in Percentage of Completion / Construction Accounting.
What You’ll Be Part Of At our firm, you won’t just crunch numbers, you’ll be a strategic partner in delivering projects that shape communities. You’ll gain exposure to high-impact work, collaborate with talented colleagues across practices, and have the opportunity to contribute to firm-wide initiatives. If you’re looking for a role where your financial expertise and proactive mindset can truly shine, we’d love to meet you.
What We Offer
Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year
Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
Licensure Assistance
Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes.
FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
What does it look like working here? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
The rate for this position generally ranges between $49,348 and $74,000. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws and may vary by location and other factors.
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Project Accountant , you will play a key role in ensuring our projects are financially sound, well-managed, and positioned for success. If you thrive on balancing details with big-picture impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
Base pay range $49,348.00/yr - $74,022.00/yr
What You’ll Do
Partner with Project Managers, Finance, and Leadership to ensure the financial health of some of our most exciting and visible projects.
Manage all project financial records, ensuring accurate billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
Drive timely and precise invoicing while coordinating with Project Managers to secure approvals.
Analyze financial data, WIP, and gross profit variances to keep projects on track.
Research unbilled issues, discrepancies, and payments to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Support accounts receivable and cash application efforts to improve collections.
Set up and maintain projects in Deltek Vantagepoint ERP, ensuring accuracy from day one.
Oversee sub-consultant invoicing, approvals, and compliance with contract terms.
Assist with project audits, monthly close, and provide insights to senior leadership.
What You Bring Must Haves:
3–5 years of project accounting experience, ideally within a project-based billing environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong proficiency with GAAP, technical accounting, internal controls, and financial close processes.
Proven experience acting as a point person and lead on the external auditing process.
Nice to Haves:
Experience in the A/E/C or construction industry.
Expertise in Percentage of Completion / Construction Accounting.
What You’ll Be Part Of At our firm, you won’t just crunch numbers, you’ll be a strategic partner in delivering projects that shape communities. You’ll gain exposure to high-impact work, collaborate with talented colleagues across practices, and have the opportunity to contribute to firm-wide initiatives. If you’re looking for a role where your financial expertise and proactive mindset can truly shine, we’d love to meet you.
What We Offer
Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year
Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
Licensure Assistance
Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes.
FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
What does it look like working here? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.
Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.
The rate for this position generally ranges between $49,348 and $74,000. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws and may vary by location and other factors.
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