Accountant/Finance Specialist - Construction

NES Fircroft; De Kalb (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Accounting Specialist (Data Center) at NES Fircroft manages project accounting activities for data center construction projects, including budget tracking, invoice processing, cost reporting, contract administration, and financial reconciliation.

You will partner with project managers, contractors, and finance teams to ensure cost control, compliance with financial policies, and timely reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience, preferably supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of project cost accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and track construction invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and actual costs.
• Prepare financial reports and cost forecasts for project leadership.
• Support month-end close activities, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contract records.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and project controls.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Construction Accounting Specialist (Data Center)

The Construction Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing project accounting activities for data center construction projects, including budget tracking, invoice processing, cost reporting, contract administration, and financial reconciliation. This role partners closely with project managers, contractors, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost control, compliance with financial policies, and timely reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and track construction invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, and actual costs.
• Prepare financial reports and cost forecasts for project leadership.
• Support month-end close activities, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and contract records.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and project controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of construction accounting experience, preferably supporting large-scale data center or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of project cost accounting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.