Construction Project Accountant: Cost, Billing & Reporting

RealREPP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Generous PTO

Gym membership

Career growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

RealREPP, a national construction-focused firm, seeks a Project Accountant to manage cost reporting, billing, and vendor compliance on a major project. You will coordinate billings, analyze costs, and support the Project Manager across the full project life cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of project accounting experience in construction, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of project accounting experience preferred, ideally within construction.
• Strong accounting knowledge with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Reconcile project costs versus the approved project budget.
• Process project accounts payable and subcontractor payables accurately.
• Manage vendor compliance including insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9 documentation.
• Produce and analyze job-cost tracking reports to monitor performance and profitability.
• Assist in preparing status reports and maintain accurate project information and budget data in COINs.
• Identify, research, and resolve routine and complex project-related accounting issues.
• Support project risk management with proper documentation and controls.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive financial information.
• Prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.

Skills

Project accounting

Budget analysis

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RealREPP, a national construction-focused firm, seeks a Project Accountant to manage cost reporting, billing, and vendor compliance on a major project. You will coordinate billings, analyze costs, and support the Project Manager across the full project life cycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of project accounting experience in construction, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.