Controller / Accountants Payable

Austin Design Build; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Design Build is seeking a Controller / Accounts Payable role to manage day-to-day accounting for construction projects in Fort Worth, TX, on-site. You will oversee accounts payable, invoicing, payments, and vendor reconciliations while supporting month-end close and budgeting.

The ideal candidate has strong AP and general accounting skills, experience with ERP software, and a solid understanding of construction project accounting.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have strong accounts payable and vendor reconciliation experience.
• Solid knowledge of general accounting, journal entries, and month-end close support.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Sage, or similar ERP software; strong Excel skills.
• Relevant construction or project-based accounting experience is highly beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective collaboration with project teams, vendors, and management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable and invoice entry.
• Process payments and reconcile vendor statements.
• Maintain general ledger entries and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare basic financial reports and support budgeting and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with project managers and vendors to resolve billing discrepancies.
• Improve accounting processes and support audits.
• Provide timely financial insights to leadership.

Skills

Accounts payable

General accounting

ERP software

Construction accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

On-site work

Construction industry experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Home Builder - Real Estate Developer is a construction company serving residential and commercial clients from its base inFort Worth, TX. The organization focuses on delivering quality building and remodeling projects with attention to detail and project timelines. Team members work closely together to support field operations, project management, and client satisfaction. The company values reliability, accountability, and clear communication across all functions, including finance and accounting.

Role Description

The Controller / Accounts Payable role is a full-time, on-site position located in Fort Worth, TX. This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations, including managing accounts payable, coding and entering invoices, processing payments, and reconciling vendor statements. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate general ledger entries, assisting with month-end close, preparing basic financial reports, and supporting budgeting and cost tracking for construction projects. The individual will coordinate with project managers and vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, ensure compliance with internal controls, and maintain organized financial records. The role also involves improving accounting processes, supporting audits, and collaborating with leadership to provide timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Strong accounts payable experience, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor reconciliation.
• Proficiency in general accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and support for month-end close.
• Experience using accounting or ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar), with solid Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Understanding of construction or project-based accounting (job costing, budgeting, and tracking project expenses) is highly beneficial.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with vendors, project teams, and management.
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Bedford, TX and maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Prior experience in a construction or trades environment is a plus.