Project Accountant

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Client seeks a Project Accountant to oversee financials for construction and manufacturing projects in Weatherford, TX. The role emphasizes long-term contract accounting, job costing, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will participate in close processes, analyze cost variances, and ensure contract compliance while working with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction accounting or a public accounting firm.
• Understanding of US GAAP with strong ASC 606 knowledge; ASC 810 preferred.
• Knowledge of expense allocation and job costing principles.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management and ERP systems; Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, math and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work solo or in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial aspects of construction and manufacturing projects.
• Track and record project costs, ensuring alignment with contracts and standards.
• Review contractor/vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted project costs.
• Allocate internal labor and other costs to projects.
• Oversee fixed assets, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and amortization.
• Maintain construction material inventory records and cycle counts.
• Assist in periodic financial statements and reports for projects.
• Interface with external auditors during reviews and audits.
• Maintain SOX compliance and assist corporate accounting as needed.

Skills

US GAAP ASC 606

ASC 810 (preferred)

Job costing

Cost allocation

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

ERP systems

AI platforms

Job description

Our client, an established organization in the construction sector, is seeking a Project Accountant to join their team.

This role involves managing and organizing all daily accounting activities associated with ongoing construction and manufacturing projects within a fast-paced environment.

The position requires strong attention to detail, expertise in long-term construction contract accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and effective communication with cross-functional departments, contractors, and vendors.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

$100,000-$120,000

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance

Location: Weatherford, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Manage and monitor all financial aspects of construction and manufacturing projects.
• Track and record project-related costs, ensuring alignment with contract terms, industry standards, and company policies.
• Review processed invoices from contractors and vendors, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close activities, including the preparation of account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Review detailed job cost reports and analyze variances between actual and budgeted project costs.
• Allocate internal labor and other costs to respective projects.
• Manage fixed asset and prepaid expense accounts along with monthly depreciation and amortization.
• Oversee construction material inventory records, including inventory cycle counts.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements and reports related to construction and manufacturing projects.
• Interface with external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls over financial reporting, such as SOX.
• Assist corporate accounting in other capacities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction accounting or a public accounting firm.
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting standards, with strong knowledge of ASC 606 required and ASC 810 preferred.
• Knowledge of expense allocation and job costing principles.
• Experience with cloud-based construction management and ERP systems; experience with Oracle NetSuite a plus.
• Familiarity with AI platforms and tools.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high regard for accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.