Project Accountant

Hybrid Project Accountant

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Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

Love construction but want to be more involved in the numbers behind the projects?

We're connecting with Project Accountants across Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin who enjoy working closely with project managers, tracking job costs, managing WIP schedules, and seeing the financial impact of projects from start to finish.

Why join us?

Why explore opportunities with us?

Opportunities to work on interesting commercial, industrial, and specialty construction projects.
Greater exposure to project profitability and operational decision-making.
Potential career growth into Senior Project Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Controller.
Opportunities with growing businesses where your work has a visible impact.
Open to exploring your next step? Let's talk about what would make a move worthwhile.

Job Details

Project Accountant

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant with experience supporting the financial operations of construction or project-based businesses. This individual will partner with project managers, operations teams, and accounting leadership to monitor project costs, profitability, billing, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities
Manage project accounting activities across multiple active projects.
Track job costs, project budgets, committed costs, and expenditures.
Prepare and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
Support percentage-of-completion and contract revenue recognition.
Prepare progress billings, including AIA billing where applicable.
Analyze project profitability, cost variances, and budget-to-actual results.
Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Accounting Managers, and Controllers.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience in construction, specialty contracting, engineering, or project-based accounting.
Knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and project financial analysis.
Familiarity with construction accounting software or ERP systems.
Strong Excel and financial reconciliation skills.
Ability to work with project management and operational leadership.

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