Houston Construction Accounting Specialist - Hybrid/Remote

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist for a Houston-based role supporting large-scale capital projects and field operations. You will ensure accurate cost tracking, timely vendor payments, and contract compliance while partnering with operations and project teams.

Reporting to finance leadership, you will supervise project-based AP/AR, monitor budgets, and assist with lender and customer reporting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in construction accounting.
• Experience with project cost tracking and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage accounts payable/receivable for construction projects.
• Strong collaboration with operations and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction accounts payable processes, including contractor pay applications, retainage administration, lien waiver tracking, certificate-of-insurance compliance, purchase orders, change orders, and vendor payments.
• Support project accounting and job cost functions by tracking project budgets, commitments, incurred costs, cost code allocations, and construction‑in‑progress activity while identifying and communicating budget variances.
• Administer accounts receivable activities, including customer invoicing, collections, payment application, aging analysis, draw requests, reimbursement billing, and supporting documentation for customers and lenders.
• Assist with ERP system enhancements, process automation initiatives, and implementation of best practices across accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, project accounting, and financial controls.

Job description

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice is seeking a Construction Accounting Specialist for a Houston-based role supporting large-scale capital projects and field operations. You will ensure accurate cost tracking, timely vendor payments, and contract compliance while partnering with operations and project teams.

Reporting to finance leadership, you will supervise project-based AP/AR, monitor budgets, and assist with lender and customer reporting.