Project Accountant I

Job overview

The Project Accountant I role is onsite in Buffalo, NY, with annual compensation of $60,000–$72,000. The position works with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership to support project financial management at CPL Consultants. This role manages project accounting from setup through closeout, maintaining accurate budgets, billing, revenue recognition, forecasts, reporting, and contractual compliance. It supports project performance and profitability through financial monitoring and collaboration across teams.

What you'll do

• Set up projects in the accounting system
• review contracts and project terms
• develop budgets, forecasts, and cost projections
• monitor costs, revenue, and profitability
• prepare customer billings
• manage revenue recognition
• track receivables and support collections
• prepare monthly reports and variance analyses
• process project changes
• complete closeout and support audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project accounting

accountant

buffalo ny

cpl consultants

full-time role

annual salary $60,000–$72,000

budgeting

forecasting

customer billing

revenue recognition

project financial reporting

erp/accounting systems

microsoft excel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA with employer match
• flexible spending accounts
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off, sick time, and holidays
• retirement savings plan
• internal mobility
• licensure assistance. Tuition and student loan assistance are listed for eligible full-time employees working 40+ hours per week.

Why this role

Full project accounting lifecycle responsibility, from initial setup through closeout.

About the employer

CPL Consultants LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Architectural Services. Sector: 54.