Project Accountant

Job ID#: 40692

Project Accountant – Construction

Join a growing, nationally active contractor where project accounting plays a central role in successful project delivery. This Houston-based Project Accountant will partner with project managers, operations and finance leadership to maintain accurate billing, job costs and financial reporting across multiple construction projects.

What You’ll Do

• Establish new projects, contracts, schedules of values and change orders in the accounting system
• Complete accurate and timely monthly progress billings
• Monitor project costs, budgets, billing and WIP information
• Review and process subcontractor and vendor invoices and statements
• Coordinate payment planning and collect required lien waivers
• Partner with project managers to resolve billing, cost and collection issues
• Maintain documentation supporting project audits, compliance and reporting
• Assist with month-end journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Coordinate with accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Identify opportunities to improve project-accounting processes

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• At least two years of project accounting or closely related construction-accounting experience
• Familiarity with progress billing, job-cost reporting and WIP schedules
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and formulas
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, field personnel and accounting teams

Preferred:

• Construction, electrical-contracting or specialty-contractor experience
• Viewpoint Vista, Sage or comparable construction ERP experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Role Details

• Location: Houston, TX
• Work arrangement: To be confirmed
• Employment: Full-time
• Compensation: $60,000–$75,000, with flexibility based on experience
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
• Opportunity: Career development with a growing, team-oriented organization

If you are ready to take ownership of project-level financial accuracy while partnering closely with operations, we would like to speak with you.

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