Project Accountant

Project Accountant - Electrical Construction Location: Houston, TX (Project-Site Travel as Needed) Employment Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity We are partnering with a leading electrical contractor that delivers complex commercial, industrial, and mission-critical construction projects across Texas. With a strong project backlog and continued growth, the company is seeking a Project Accountant to support the financial management and reporting of active construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working closely with project teams and operations leadership in a fast-paced construction environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate project financial records, supporting project profitability, and providing timely financial insight to project stakeholders. Position Overview The Project Accountant is responsible for the financial record-keeping and reporting accuracy of assigned construction projects. This role manages job costing, invoice reconciliation, labor cost allocation, billing support, change order tracking, and monthly financial close activities. Working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and the Accounting team, the Project Accountant ensures that project financials accurately reflect project performance throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction accounting, strong analytical abilities, and a solid understanding of job cost reporting and project financial controls. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate job cost records for assigned electrical construction projects. Process and reconcile subcontractor and vendor invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and approved change orders. Track and allocate labor costs in accordance with approved project budgets and labor classifications. Prepare monthly job cost reports, including committed costs, cost-to-complete, and projected final cost analysis. Reconcile project billings, including AIA pay applications, against contract values and supporting cost documentation. Support monthly and year-end financial close activities, including accruals, work-in-progress schedules, and revenue recognition. Manage change order documentation and ensure approved changes are properly reflected within project cost and billing records. Monitor project cash flow, retention balances, and outstanding receivables in coordination with project and finance leadership. Reconcile project-related expenses, including equipment, tools, consumables, rentals, and fuel costs. Partner with Project Managers and field leadership to resolve cost coding discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy. Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate project financial documentation. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, contractual obligations, and financial reporting requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 2-5 years of accounting experience within construction, electrical contracting, engineering, or a related industry. Experience with job costing and project accounting within a construction environment is strongly preferred. Working knowledge of construction accounting and ERP platforms such as AccuBid, Procore, Vista Viewpoint, or similar systems. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with large datasets. Understanding of AIA billing, retainage, and construction contract structures, including GMP, T&M, and unit-price contracts. Strong attention to detail and exceptional reconciliation skills. Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Why Join This Company? This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a growing electrical contractor recognized for delivering high-quality projects across a diverse portfolio of markets. You will work alongside experienced project and finance professionals, supporting the successful execution of complex projects while building a long-term career within a stable and expanding organization. The company offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, ongoing professional development opportunities, and exposure to high-profile electrical construction projects throughout Texas. $100,000 - $150,000 base salary commensurate with experience Performance-based bonus opportunities Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays Professional development and career growth opportunities Long-term project pipeline and strong backlog of work Collaborative and team-oriented work environment Opportunity to support large-scale electrical construction projects across Texas and beyond #J-18808-Ljbffr ITP (International Talent Partnership)