Construction Project Accountant

TEEMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in Houston, TX seeks a Construction Project Accountant to handle project accounting, invoicing, and collection tasks on active construction projects. You will control documents such as certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and close-outs, while managing change orders and updating the billing system.

You will work with Dynamics 365 Business Central, GCPay, Procore, and Textura, handling A/R and A/P, job costing, and revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Experience with A/P and A/R processes required.
• 2-4 years in construction accounting for both receivables and payables.
• Knowledge of percent completion revenue recognition and job costing.
• Experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 BC) and construction tech tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure document control for insurance certificates, lien waivers, and close-outs.
• Manage change orders and update the billing system accordingly.
• Monitor A/R collections and report delinquent accounts.
• Meet billings due dates and maintain the A/R aging report.
• Manage subcontractor portal and ensure access to project info.
• Process vendor invoices and match with PO and receipts.
• Review work orders, liens, or contracts to compute due charges.
• Review billing for accuracy before controller approval.
• Create SOV and budget prior to project mobilization.
• Answer inquiries and obtain payments from customers as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

GCPay

Procore

Textura

AIA documents

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Accountant
Job ID: 90401
Location: Houston, Texas

What you will be doing:

• Ensure proper document control for certificates of insurance, lien waivers, close-outs, and other required documents.

• Manage contract change order process and update the billing system accordingly.

• Monitor and follow up on A/R collections and report any delinquent accounts.

• Meet the specified due dates for billings and collections and maintain the A/R aging report.

• Manage the subcontractor portal and ensure all subcontractors have access to the relevant project information.

• Ensure proper document control for W9, certificates of insurance, and other required documents.

• Add or remove subcontractors from projects as needed and update the accounting system.

• Process job-related vendor invoices and match them with the purchase orders and receipts.

• Review documents such as work orders, construction liens, or contracts to compute fees or charges due to be paid.

• Review the billings for accuracy and completeness before submitting them to the controller for approval.

• Create the billing schedule of values for customer at the time of contract execution and obtain customer approval.

• Keep records of invoices and support documents.

• Complete the SOV and budget creation within the specific timeframe prior to the project mobilization date.

• Answer mail & telephone inquiries from internal stakeholders and customers regarding invoices. Contact business customers by phone, email, or mail to obtain or relay account information and obtain payments if delinquent.

What you must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Financeorrelated discipline and experience

• Needs A/P and A/R exp

• 2-4 years of construction account background in both accounts receivable and payable

• Knowledge of percent completion (POC) revenue recognition method and job costing

• Previous experience with AIA documents, Dynamics 365 – Business Central, and a fully integrated ERP system

• Previous experience with GCPay, Procore, and Textura platform

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.