Construction Project Accountant: Cost Tracking & Billing

Careers at Southland; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

cap)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, vendor compliance, and risk management for a large project and several smaller ones. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, 3–5 years of project accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and COINs.

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 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

Project accounting

Accounting knowledge

Organization & detail

Communication

Customer service

Analytical skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Deadline management

Confidentiality

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

COINs

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Project Accountant to coordinate all phases of construction job costing, vendor compliance, and risk management for a large project and several smaller ones. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, accurate accounting throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, 3–5 years of project accounting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and COINs.