Construction Project Accountant: Billing & Cost Tracking

RealREPP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) with match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Generous PTO

Gym membership

Career growth opportunities

FSA/HSA and life & disability

Job summary

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, partners with a national construction company to recruit a Project Accountant. The role coordinates all phases of construction job costing, ensuring accuracy of project financials and supporting the Project Manager through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities include billings, cost reconciliation, vendor compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of project accounting, preferably in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3-5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract.
• Reconcile project costs vs. approved budget.
• Process accounts payable and subcontractor payables accurately and timely.
• Manage vendor compliance including insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9s.
• Produce and analyze job-cost reports to monitor performance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical/problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, partners with a national construction company to recruit a Project Accountant. The role coordinates all phases of construction job costing, ensuring accuracy of project financials and supporting the Project Manager through the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities include billings, cost reconciliation, vendor compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 3–5 years of project accounting, preferably in