Project Accountant I

Job overview

Project Accountant I is a full-time onsite role in Atlanta, GA, with annual pay of $60,000–$72,000. CPL Consultants works in project-based professional services, and this role partners with Project Managers, Operations, and Finance leadership. The accountant manages project financial activity from setup through closeout, maintaining accurate budgets, billing, revenue recognition, forecasts, and reporting. The work helps project teams monitor performance, address financial risks, and meet contractual and accounting requirements.

What you'll do

• Set up projects in the accounting system
• review contracts and 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 modifications and change orders
• complete project closeouts
• and support audits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project accountant i

full-time

atlanta ga

cpl consultants

project accounting

budgeting

forecasting

billing

revenue recognition

financial reporting

annual salary $60k–$72k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• health savings account with employer match
• flexible spending accounts
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off, sick time, and eight holidays
• retirement savings contribution
• internal mobility
• licensure assistance. Full-time employees working 40+ hours may be eligible for tuition and student loan assistance.

Why this role

Owns the project accounting lifecycle from initial setup through closeout.

About the employer

CPL Consultants LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.