Project Accountant I

Cotton Holdings Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cotton Holdings Inc. in Katy, TX seeks a Project Accountant I to handle routine project accounting tasks: collecting, computing, classifying, recording, and verifying material billing data used for customer billing. You will support the Project Accountant II and ensure GAAP compliance while traveling to job sites.

The role requires detail orientation, sound judgement, and clear communication; at least 1 year of accounting experience and basic Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relative accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use sound judgement in decision making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel basics.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Accountant II with maintaining project related records
• Report the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts to the Project Accountant II
• Review labor hours for work related to a project and communicate discrepancies to management
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Assist with the assessment of project variances
• Monitor cash flow practices by auditing and sending reports promptly
• Assess project profitability and report findings to management
• Report to management on opportunities for additional billings or cost savings
• Create project related billings to customers
• Assist with project close outs
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Travel as needed

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic understanding of GAAP

Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Detail oriented

Sound judgement

Focus under day-to-day tasks

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Job description

The Project Accountant I will be responsible for routine accounting tasks pertaining to their assigned project. Tasks include collecting, computing, classifying, recording, and verifying material billing data used for customer billing and maintaining project-related records. The Project Accountant I will assist the Project Accountant II’s with their day-to-day deliverables. This person must be detailed oriented, have the ability to use sound judgement in making decisions, and have a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (GAAP) This position will require traveling to different job sites

Department: Administrative

Location: Katy, TX

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Accountant II with maintaining project related records
• Report the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts to the Project Accountant II
• Review labor hours for work related to a project and communicate discrepancies to management
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Assist with the assessment of project variances
• Monitor cash flow practices by auditing and sending reports promptly
• Assess project profitability and report findings to management
• Report to management on opportunities for additional billings or cost savings
• Create project related billings to customers
• Assist with project close outs
• Respond to customer inquiries
• Travel as needed

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 year of relative accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• High School diploma required, Associate degree preferred
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. (GAAP)
• Must be detail oriented
• Can use sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to remain focus when working on day-to-day activities