Project Accountant

Batson-Cook Texas, LLC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Batson-Cook Texas, LLC. in Dallas, TX is looking for a skilled Project Accountant to manage invoicing and assist our project team. This role involves processing invoices, maintaining job logs, and ensuring accurate job cost information while collaborating with team members effectively.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's degree along with 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from a two-year college or university and 2-4 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience with accounting software and job cost systems.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and maintain job logs.
• Assist project team with payroll submissions.
• Prepare and file job-related correspondence and invoices.
• Ensure accuracy in job cost and accounts receivable reports.
• Communicate project status between field and corporate office.

Skills

Communication skills

Invoicing processing

Project cost management

Administrative support

Basic accounting knowledge

Education

Associates degree in a related field

Job description

Here at Batson-Cook, the first thing we build is the relationship. We specialize in general construction in all the top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, wood frame and more. We’re looking for talented individuals to help us foster relationships with our clients while building projects that stand tall for generations. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, there is no better time to join us.

We are currently seeking a Project Accountant in Dallas, TX to join our Batson-Cook family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist communicate with individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing, maintain relationships to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts resolved.
• Process invoices for routing, coding, approval and payment in accounting software.
• Track and record field office preparation, including posting statutory notices, preparing and filing notice of commencements, providing first aid kits, injury re-post forms/instructions and OSHA logs, ordering water supply, and advising appropriate parties of location of new field office.
• Set up and maintain job logs, job files, including job coding, filing, scanning, with the project team.
• Process employment applications and assist in other employment activities.
• Assist project team in submitting time for payroll purposes.
• Prepare, process, and file all assigned job‑related correspondence and invoices.
• Process waivers, contract forms, change orders, notices to subcontractors, changed conditions, construction schedules, and purchase orders as assigned.
• Perform various administrative tasks for the jobsite/office, including handling incoming/outgoing mail and overnight mail, establishing new supplier accounts, overseeing maintenance of office equipment, purchasing supplies, preparing meeting minutes, answering telephones, filing, etc.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and company functions that arise from time to time, including those scheduled before or after normal work hours (early AM, evenings, weekends).
• Provide information to appropriate individuals regarding project status and communicate between the field and corporate office.
• Establish original estimate and contract items in the accounting cost system.
• Ensure job cost reports and accounts receivable reports are accurate at all times.
• Ensure all information in the project cost system and underlying supporting records are properly classified in a manner that best facilitates the use of the information.
• Understand the nature of the project cost systems and information processed. Bring issues to the attention of accounting management and the Project Manager for assistance and further evaluation.
• Enter all financial paperwork into the accounting system to ensure timely and accurate job cost information in accordance with BCC JSox and audit requirements. This includes owner change orders (interface), owner billings (interface), budget transfers, job cost transfers, and subcontractor pay requirements.
• Collaborate with key people to process monthly billings to owners and run projected final cost reports (subcontractor management).
• Process subcontractor monthly pay applications via BCC online system and ensure all supporting attachments are correct. Follow up with subcontractors to obtain any missing documents so subcontractors are paid on time.
• Maintain subcontractor/vendor purchasing register. Verify all subcontractors have current insurance certificates, lien waivers, notices, etc. by checking the accounting non‑compliance report and the fully executed contract prior to the subcontractor starting work.
• Always present yourself in a professional manner that enhances the reputation of Batson-Cook Company.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the supervising PM/Superintendent.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, mission and values.
• Must be willing to travel if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree from a two‑year college or university and 2‑4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.