Construction Project Accountant: Costing & Billing

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)match/vested

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Gym membership

Discounted cell phone

FSA/HSA

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is partnering with a growing construction company to hire a Project Accountant in Abilene, Texas. This role coordinates all phases of construction job costing, ensuring accuracy across project financials and supporting the Project Manager throughout the life cycle.

Responsibilities include compiling monthly billings, reconciling costs against budgets, processing payables, and managing vendor compliance such as insurance, lien waivers, and W-9s.

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 solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively with project teams.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Compile, prepare, and analyze monthly project billings in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform financial analysis and reconcile project costs versus the approved project budget.
• Process project accounts payable and subcontractor payables accurately and timely.
• Manage vendor compliance including insurance, lien waivers, retention, and W-9 documentation.
• Produce and analyze job-cost tracking reports to monitor project 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 promptly.
• Support overall project risk management by maintaining proper documentation and compliance controls.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager and team to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial information.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize effectively, handle multiple tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
• Perform additional project accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Project accounting

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

RealREPP, a full-service recruiting firm, is partnering with a growing construction company to hire a Project Accountant in Abilene, Texas. This role coordinates all phases of construction job costing, ensuring accuracy across project financials and supporting the Project Manager throughout the life cycle.

Responsibilities include compiling monthly billings, reconciling costs against budgets, processing payables, and managing vendor compliance such as insurance, lien waivers, and W-9s.