Location: Dallas, TX | Onsite
The Project Accountant will provide financial and accounting support for commercial construction projects from startup through closeout. This position works closely with project management and accounting teams to maintain accurate project financials, monitor costs, and ensure timely billing and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage project accounting activities for multiple active construction projects.
- Prepare and process monthly owner billings, pay applications, and supporting documentation.
- Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and required approvals.
- Track project costs, commitments, change orders, and contract values.
- Maintain accurate job cost reports and assist with monthly financial forecasting.
- Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding project payments.
- Perform project reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.
- Work closely with Project Managers to review budgets, cost reports, and overall project financial performance.
- Maintain complete and accurate project accounting records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support project closeout, final billing, and financial reconciliation.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience.
- Experience with job costing, billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
- Strong Excel skills and experience working with construction or ERP accounting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
