Construction Project Finance Lead

W G Yates & Sons Construction; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team in Texas. You will manage project cost projections, prepare and coordinate monthly billings, and work with AP and Subcontract departments to ensure timely invoicing to Owners.

You will review budgets, variances, and change orders, lead monthly accounting meetings with the PM team, and ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies. Strong Excel and Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) to five (5) years professional experience in accounting and financial analysis
• Two (2) plus years of experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Previous leadership/management of people experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project cost projections and monthly billings to Owner.
• Coordinate with AP and Subcontract departments for timely billings.
• Prepare monthly invoice packages for all billable projects and backup.
• Review and adjust job costs, budgets, and change orders.
• Lead monthly accounting meetings with the construction/PM team to review projections and billings.
• Reconcile non-lump sum billings to job cost each month.
• Billings deadlines per contract must be met and reviewed with PMs/Division Controller.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team in Texas. You will manage project cost projections, prepare and coordinate monthly billings, and work with AP and Subcontract departments to ensure timely invoicing to Owners.

You will review budgets, variances, and change orders, lead monthly accounting meetings with the PM team, and ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies. Strong Excel and Office skills are required.