Project Accountant

Southland Industries; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development opportunities

Company-supported career advancement pathways

Wellness resources and employee support programs

Job summary

Southland Industries in Texas is hiring a Project Accountant responsible for managing job costing, analyzing project finances, and ensuring vendor compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and 3-5 years of project accounting experience.

The position focuses on financial analysis, project status reporting, and communication with project managers. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement are available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of the construction job costing process.
• Perform financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs.
• Manage vendor compliance and project accounting tasks.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle.

Position Details

• Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements.
• Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget.
• Processes project accounts payable and subcontracts payable.
• Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s.
• Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports.
• Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs.
• Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge.
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well‑being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union‑provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.