Construction Project Accountant: Cost & Billing Leader

Southland Industries; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match and vesting

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process, including recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings for a large project and several smaller ones. This role ensures vendor compliance and works closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate budgets and project status.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and have 3–5 years of project accounting experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Processes project accounts payable and subcontracts payable.
• Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s.
• Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
• Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Multitask management

Attention to detail

Organization

Confidentiality

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Southland Industries in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process, including recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings for a large project and several smaller ones. This role ensures vendor compliance and works closely with the Project Manager to maintain accurate budgets and project status.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and have 3–5 years of project accounting experience, with strong