Controller / Senior Accountant with Industrial Construction Experience

NextEraHR.Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Competitive compensation

Supportive team culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in industrial construction is seeking an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, particularly in industrial construction accounting. Responsibilities include job costing, WIP reporting, and ensuring audit readiness. Join a stable company with a strong project pipeline and enjoy a supportive team culture with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Accounting / Bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage job costing and WIP reporting for projects.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job Costing

WIP Reporting

Percentage of Completion Accounting

Audit Readiness

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountant / Bookkeeper with Industrial Construction Experience

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This range is provided by NextEraHR.Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Our client/partner has an immediate need for an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper with a strong background in industrial construction (accounting). This is a full-time, in-office position located in the Tomball area of Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of Industrial Construction accounting experience along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Basic Knowledge:

Industry-Specific Accounting Knowledge

• Job Costing: Deep understanding of job costing principles, including tracking costs by project, phase, or division.
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting: Experience preparing and analyzing WIP schedules to report earned revenue versus costs.
• Percentage of Completion Accounting: Familiarity with revenue recognition methods common in construction, especially long-term contracts.
• Change Orders & Retainage: Managing accounting for contract changes and retainage amounts withheld by clients.

Regulatory and Compliance Understanding

• AIA Billing: Familiarity with American Institute of Architects billing formats.
• Lien Waivers and Compliance Tracking: Ensuring contractors and subcontractors submit proper documentation.
• Audit Readiness: Preparing financial documentation for internal, external, and regulatory audits.

Collaboration and Communication

• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Works closely with project managers, estimators, and field staff to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Client Communication: May interact with clients regarding invoicing, payment schedules, and contract clarifications.

Broader Accounting Skills

• General Ledger & Month-End Close: Core accounting tasks including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Managing subcontractor payments, progress billings, and cash flow.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Project-level and company-level financial planning and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Accounting / Bookkeeping experience
• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and reports
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Why Join Us?

• Nationally recognized industrial projects
• Stable company with a strong project pipeline
• Comprehensive benefits program and competitive compensation
• Supportive team culture with room for career growth

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Human Resources Services

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