Project Accountant

Babich & Assoc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Babich & Assoc. in Dallas, TX seeks a Project Accountant to manage billing for multiple construction projects. The role emphasizes cost-plus billing, G702/G703 formats, and subcontractor management within a tight, detail-focused accounting team.

The successful candidate will start with 4–5 projects and grow to 10–15, coordinating with project managers and trade partners to ensure timely, accurate invoices and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years of accounting or project billing experience in General Contracting / Commercial Construction.
• Experience with G702 and G703, cost-plus billing and subcontractor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute subcontractor billings and owner billings with full back-up documentation and invoice verification.
• Process monthly project billings with an emphasis on cost-plus accounting models using G702/G703 formats.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners to resolve billing delays and ensure compliance.
• Support peak billing periods to meet deadlines.
• Utilize industry accounting platforms to process workflows and support transitioning software platforms.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Long-term stability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Textura

Procore

Sage 300

CMiC

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

The company is a premier, privately-owned General Contractor headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Built on financial stability, zero debt, and sustainable organic growth, the organization specializes in high-demand sectors like commercial healthcare and private education.

The firm prides itself on a culture that respects work-life balance, avoids burnout, and invests in long-term employee tenure. Its close-knit accounting group emphasizes strong teamwork, mutual respect, and close collaboration with operations teams and trade partners.

Position Overview

The company is seeking a detailed-oriented Project Accountant to join its 5-person accounting team. In this role, the candidate will manage project accounting and billings for a portfolio of diverse projects ranging from small-scale jobs to large developments.

The successful candidate will start with a light workload of 4–5 projects to onboard smoothly, eventually scaling up to managing 10–15 active jobs at a time. This role focuses heavily on cost-plus billing and subcontractor management, requiring excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Billing & Documentation: Execute subcontractor billings and owner billings, including full back-up documentation and invoice verification.
• Cost-Plus Accounting: Process monthly project billings with an emphasis on cost-plus accounting models using AIA formats (G702/G703).
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Proactively follow up with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners over the phone and via email to resolve billing delays and ensure compliance.
• Peak Volume Management: Work closely with the accounting team during peak billing periods (typically the last two weeks of each month) to meet deadlines accurately.
• System Integration: Utilize industry accounting platforms to process workflows, maintain billing accuracy, and support transitioning software platforms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• Industry Background: 2+ years of accounting or project billing experience specifically within the General Contracting / Commercial Construction industry.
• Billing Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of G702 and G703 project billing protocols, cost-plus billing structures, and subcontractor compliance.
• Software Familiarity: Experience using construction management and accounting software such as Textura, Procore, Sage 300, or CMiC is highly preferred.
• Communication & Detail: Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset—willing to pick up the phone to track down information and clear bottlenecks.
• Career Stability: Demonstrated history of long-term stability with previous employers.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive Compensation: Target salary range of $70,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Excellent health and dental coverage options (PPO or HSA), plus ancillary insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Safe Harbor 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to a 4% company match (for a 5% contribution).