Construction Project Accountant

Raven Mechanical L P; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Raven Mechanical L P in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Project Accountant to support the financial success of our construction projects. Youl2 work with project managers and the finance team to monitor costs, analyze profitability, and assist with journal entries and month-end close.

This role offers exposure to WIP reporting, job costing, labor analysis by job, and ERP systems. A proactive problem-solver with strong Excel skills and attention to detail will thrive, learning more about

Qualifications

• 10 years of formal accounting experience or construction industry accounting exposure.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP software.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project costs and analyze job profitability.
• Assist with WIP reporting and job cost analysis.
• Monitor and analyze project labor, including hours and variances.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist month-end close and financial reporting.
• Support A/P, A/R, and GL activities as needed.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and finance team to support decisions.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer3

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HQ 1618 - HOUSTON, TX 77039

What You’ll Do:

As a Construction Project Accountant, your primary focus will be supporting the financial success of our construction projects. Although project accounting will be at the heart of your role, this isn’t a narrowly defined position. You’ll also have opportunities to support the broader accounting team, gain exposure to many aspects of the business, and continue expanding your skills as your experience grows.

• Monitor project costs and help analyze job profitability.
• Assist with WIP reporting and job cost analysis.
• Monitor and analyze project labor, including hours by job, cost code, productivity, labor allocations, and labor variances.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly close and financial reporting.
• Support various accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, and GL activities as needed.
• Research discrepancies and help solve accounting challenges.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Learn our ERP systems and construction accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Administrators, operations teams, and the rest of the finance team to support informed business decisions.
• Take on new responsibilities and opportunities as your knowledge and experience grow.

You’ll Probably Enjoy This Role If You:

• Like understanding why something happened—not just recording the transaction.
• Enjoy solving puzzles and finding answers.
• Ask thoughtful questions and aren’t afraid to admit when you don’t know something.
• Take pride in producing accurate, dependable work.
• Want to understand how construction projects make money.
• Enjoy working with people across different departments.
• Like improving processes and making things more efficient.
• Are looking for a career where you’ll continue learning every year.
• See something that needs to be done—and simply do it.
• Take ownership of your work while knowing when to ask questions or seek guidance.

Qualifications

We’re more interested in your potential than checking every box. Helpful experience includes:

• Approximately 1-2 years of formal accounting experience
• OR experience working in the construction industry with exposure to accounting
• Job costing
• WIP reporting
• A/P and/or A/R
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting or ERP software
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

A college degree is appreciated but not required. Relevant experience and a willingness to learn are equally valuable.

What Success Looks Like:

After your first year, you’ll have a solid understanding of construction accounting, confidence in job costing and WIP reporting, experience supporting month-end close, and a broader understanding of how accounting helps drive successful projects. Most importantly, you’ll have built relationships across the company and become a trusted member of our team.