Project Accounting Manager I

divh2Project Accounting Manager/h2pThe Project Accounting Manager oversees all financial aspects of project-based work, ensuring accurate cost tracking, revenue recognition, forecasting, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role partners closely with project managers, operations, and leadership to drive financial transparency, profitability, and risk management across the project lifecycle./ph3Responsibilities/h3ullipLead project accounting activities including cost accumulation, revenue recognition, billing, and margin analysis./p/lilipEnsure project financials are accurate, complete, and reported timely throughout the project life cycle./p/lilipMonitor project budgets, forecasts, and actuals; identify variances and recommend corrective actions./p/lilipEnsure proper treatment of contract types (fixed-price, time materials, cost-plus, milestone-based)./p/lilipMaintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external audit requirements./p/lilipPrepare and review project financial reports for management./p/lilipProvide financial insights to project and executive leadership to support decision-making./p/lilipSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to project accounting./p/lilipOversee project billing processes, including invoice accuracy, timing, and contract compliance./p/lilipPartner with AR teams to resolve billing disputes and improve cash collection./p/lilipMonitor unbilled revenue, retainage, and project-related receivables./p/lilipManage and develop project accounting staff; set goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews./p/lilipServe as a financial partner to project managers and operations teams./p/lilipParticipate in contract reviews, change order assessments, and risk evaluations./p/lilipDrive improvements in project accounting systems, processes, and controls./p/lilipStandardize best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability./p/lilipAccurate and timely project financial reporting./p/lilipStrong partnership with project and operations teams./p/lilipImproved forecast accuracy and margin performance./p/lilipEffective leadership and development of the project accounting team./p/lilipExcel Functions for a Construction Project Accounting Manager/p/lilipSUMIFS/p/lilipCOUNTIFS/p/lilipSUBTOTAL/p/lilipXLOOKUP/p/lilipIF/IFS/p/lilipROUND/p/lilipLEFT / MID / RIGHT/p/lilipTRIM / CLEAN/p/lilipCONCAT / TEXTJOIN/p/lilipPIVOT TABLES/ PIVOTBY/p/lilipINDEX + MATCH/p/lilipAbility to create invoicing templates and summarize reports for Executive review/p/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ullipHighschool Diploma/ GED Equivalent/p/lilipBachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or if you have related field experience./p/lilip5+ years of accounting/finance experience with significant project or contract accounting exposure./p/lilipPrior supervisory or managerial experience required./p/li/ulh3Job Info/h3ulliJob Identification 14235/liliJob Category Field Accounting/liliLocations 3600 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX, 77042, US 527 Logwood Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78221, US/liliDegree Level High School Graduate or GED/liliJob Schedule Full time/liliJob Shift Day/li/ul/div