Construction Accountant

National Association of Women in Construction; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health insurance

HSA contribution

Wellness reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

SpawGlass is seeking a Construction Accountant to provide direct financial support to our project teams throughout the construction lifecycle. You will partner with project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting, contract compliance, and timely reporting of costs and billings.

You will review owner and subcontractor agreements, process pay applications, manage compliance documents, and help monitor budgets and WIP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or general accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with GAAP and project-based financial systems.
• Proficiency in Excel and other standard accounting tools.
• Strong communication skills to partner with project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Study owner and subcontractor agreements to interpret contract terms and process invoices and pay applications.
• Manage compliance documentation and support monthly owner billings.
• Allocate costs, monitor budgets, and ensure accurate financial data.
• Support WIP reporting and perform financial analysis as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements for better project controls.

Skills

Construction Job Cost Accounting

Subcontractor Pay Applications

Contract Interpretation

Owner Billings/AR

Insurance/Lien/Claims

Taxability Review

Budget Monitoring

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related

Tools

Construction accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Construction Accountant

As our Accountant, you will provide direct financial support to our project teams throughout the construction project life cycle, partnering closely with project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting, contract compliance, and timely financial reporting. In this role, you will help safeguard financial performance by managing subcontractor billing and compliance, tracking project costs, and supporting owner and subcontractor billings.

Daytoday, you will study owner and subcontractor agreements to interpret contract terms, process subcontractor invoices and pay applications, manage compliance documentation, and support monthly owner billings. You will work closely with project teams to allocate costs appropriately, monitor budgets, resolve billing or compliance issues, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.

Experienced team members may assume expanded responsibility for overseeing complex projects, managing higherrisk subcontractor relationships, supporting workinprogress (WIP) reporting, performing advanced financial analysis, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to process improvements that strengthen project controls and financial transparency.

Successful team members in this role demonstrate a strong customerservice mindset, enjoy problemsolving, and bring exceptional analytical and communication skills. They are collaborative, detailoriented, and committed to supporting project success through accurate, compliant, and responsive financial support.

Your Skills

• Construction Job Cost Accounting & Project Financial Support
• Subcontractor Pay Applications, Invoicing & Payment Processing
• Contract Interpretation & Financial Compliance
• Owner Billings, Accounts Receivable & Aging Management
• Insurance, Lien & Claims Compliance Tracking
• Taxability Review for Construction Contracts & Invoices
• Budget Monitoring, Cost Allocations & Reallocations
• Analytical Thinking, Organization & CrossFunctional Collaboration

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or general accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accounting theory.
• Familiarity with construction accounting software and projectbased financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and external stakeholders.

Total Rewards

• Employee ownership
• Competitive pay
• Profit sharing
• Career development and continuing education assistance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with 6% match (traditional and Roth)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance with free eligible medications through Rx 'n Go
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with SpawGlass contribution
• Physical and mental health wellness reimbursement (e.g. gym membership, yoga classes, massages, etc.)

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.