Project Accountant

HENSEL PHELPS; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is hiring a Project Accountant in El Paso to support project management staff and primarily assist the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

Responsibilities include accurate financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing, with emphasis on contract terms and cost control across projects. A business or accounting degree is required, with CPA/Candidate status a plus.

Qualifications

• Business or Accounting degree required.
• Knowledge of construction accounting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage different personalities.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• A self-starter and great team player.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.
• Willing to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing.
• Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers in project start-up, close-out, internal interim audits and life cycle management.
• Prepare accurate billings to Owners in accordance with contract terms.
• Review project expenses for correct posting to projects.
• Reconcile cost data between project ledgers and accounting systems.
• Develop and maintain cost controls and labor recaps with the PM and Superintendent.
• Assist with monthly Margin Analysis and Cash Flow Forecast.
• Support monthly reporting for Senior Management and Owner.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Construction accounting

Organization

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Overtime readiness

CPA knowledge (preferred)

Education

Business or Accounting degree

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects— we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects— we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About Mission Critical Integrated Solution (MCIS)

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. At Hensel Phelps, our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small‑scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasis not only operational efficiency but also addresses crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability and energy efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting‑edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

Job Description

The Project Accountant will help support the project management staff while primarily supporting the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing
• Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers in performing project start‑up, close‑out, internal interim audits and maintaining the life cycle of projects
• Work with staff to provide accurate billings to Owners in accordance with contract terms
• Review project expenses to ensure accurate posting to projects
• Reconcile cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems
• Develop, manage and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent
• Assist with monthly Margin Analysis and maintenance of Cash Flow Forecast
• Assist with monthly reporting for Senior Management and Owner.

Qualifications

• Business or Accounting degree
• Knowledge of construction accounting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage different personality types
• Well organized and detail‑oriented
• A self‑starter and great team player
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed to meet project deadlines
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of Excel
• VBA experience
• CPA or CPA candidate.

Physical Requirements

Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking – The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Business or Accounting degree.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full‑time employees. This position is eligible for company‑paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long‑term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)

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