Project Account Specialist

TDIndustries, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries, Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant to prepare, analyze, and report on project costs, ensuring GAAP compliance and supporting month-end close for the business unit.

You will manage detailed project billings for lump sum and cost-plus engagements and oversee project reporting and audits. The role requires 2–5 years of cost accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; strong analytical abilities and integrity are essential as you work across multiple projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting or similar role.
• Demonstrated work experience in cost accounting and cost analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Performs project setup, change order entry, and maintenance of a project; maintains project files and enters project-related journal entries.
• Prepares and submits detailed monthly project billings for lump sum and cost-plus projects; manages project reporting including CIP reports, lien waivers, and audits.
• Executes month-end closing tasks for the assigned business unit.
• Reconciles and prepares monthly sales reports for the business unit; conducts account reconciliations including suspense and incentive accounts.
• Conducts thorough gross margin analysis to safeguard financial integrity of projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Job Summary

Prepares, records, analyzes and reports on the cost of producing the organization's products and services. Analyzes capital budget requests. Maintains ledgers and financial statements.

Essential Duties

• Performs project setup, change order entry, and overall maintenance of a project. Maintains project files. Prepares and enters project-related journal entries.
• Prepares and submits detailed monthly project billings for both lump sum and cost-plus projects. Manages all aspects of project reporting, including CIP reports, lien waivers, project audits, and more for assigned projects.
• Accomplishes month-end closing tasks for assigned business unit.
• Reconciles and prepares monthly sales report for assigned business unit. Conducts business unit account reconciliations – suspense, previously closed, incentive, etc.
• Conducts thorough gross margin analysis to safeguard the financial integrity and success of projects.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, but equivalent experience will also be considered.

2 to 5 years of experience, although candidates with more or less experience are encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated work experience as a Cost Accountant or in a similar role is required.

Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures.

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail.

Strong time management skills.

Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels.

We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more.

What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.