Project Accountant

ARCO; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children of associates

1-month sabbatical after five years +$

Volunteer leave

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, invites an Accounting Professional to join our Dallas, TX team. You will handle project billing, payables/receivables, and lien waivers while supporting project managers with cost analyses.

The role emphasizes timely, accurate processing and strong vendor relationships in a collaborative environment. We offer performance-based bonuses, ESOP, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and generous leave programs, including maternity leave and sabbatical benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; accounting experience preferred in construction.
• 5–15 years accounting experience, construction a plus; subcontractor experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Viewpoint and Textura is advantageous.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers to prepare owner billings.
• Process overhead and job-cost invoices monthly.
• Coordinate with vendors/subcontractors on billing/payments.
• Collect and verify lien waivers for payouts to owners.
• Reconcile accounts payable/receivable and assist cash reconciliation.
• Support project managers with cost and subcontractor analysis.
• Build positive relationships with subcontractors and PMs.

Skills

Accounting experience

Cash flow

Billing & AP/AR

Subcontractor relations

Viewpoint software

Textura

MS Office & Excel

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Viewpoint

Textura

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you an Accounting Professional who loves diving into projects? Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself to the highest standards? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you in our Dallas, TX office. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare billings to owners.
• Process all overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month.
• Work on a daily basis with the vendors and subcontractors on issues with billing and payments.
• Responsible for collecting, logging and verifying all required lien waivers from Subcontractors and their suppliers for every payout are received and submitted to Project Owners as required.
• Reconcile and close accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis and assist in the monthly cash reconciliation process. Maintain and prepare the monthly collection reports.
• Work on a variety of miscellaneous issues delegated from the controller.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis from the Project Managers on various job cost and subcontractor issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with Subcontractors and Project Managers.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required
• 5-15 years of accounting experience preferred; Construction accounting experience considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience preferred
• Viewpoint software experience preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience a plus.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Able to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets