Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Cash-Flow Lead

Yates Construction; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. You will partner with Project Managers to manage job cost projections, billings, and coordinate with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly owner billings.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly invoice packages, reviewing job costs, analyzing variances, and maintaining GAAP compliance while ensuring timely cash flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting.
• 2–5 years of professional accounting/financial analysis experience.
• 2+ years in the construction industry preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Leadership/people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage receivables and payables from start to finish of projects.
• Ensure accurate, timely progress billings and payments per owner/subcontract contracts.
• Prepare and review monthly invoice packages with supporting backup.
• Review project budgets and variances; assist with change orders and billings.
• Support monthly project cost reporting and ensure clean handoffs to the Division Controller.

Skills

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. You will partner with Project Managers to manage job cost projections, billings, and coordinate with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly owner billings.

Responsibilities include preparing monthly invoice packages, reviewing job costs, analyzing variances, and maintaining GAAP compliance while ensuring timely cash flow.