Project Accountant II

McMillan James Equipment Company; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan James Equipment Company in Grapevine, TX, is seeking a Project Accountant II to manage financial activities for commercial HVAC, BAS, service, and construction projects.

You will partner with project managers and operations to monitor performance, handle billing, track costs, and support accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of project accounting experience, plus ERP software and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of project accounting or construction accounting experience.
• Knowledge of project accounting, contract billing, and job costing.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage project setup, billing, revenue tracking, and project financial administration.
• Prepare customer invoices, progress billings, time-and-material billings, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses.
• Analyze project financial performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist project managers with forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability analysis.
• Manage contract compliance requirements, change orders, lien waivers, and project documentation.
• Perform project reconciliation and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and project management teams to support successful project execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

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Full Time Clerical Grapevine, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1031

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

McMillan James Equipment Company is a trusted HVAC manufacturer’s representative, specializing in custom commercial heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing solutions across Texas. We provide expertly engineered solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients.

The Project Accountant II is responsible for independently managing financial activities for assigned commercial HVAC, BAS, service, and construction projects. This position works closely with project managers and operational teams to monitor project financial performance, manage billing activities, track costs, and support accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage project setup, billing, revenue tracking, and project financial administration.
• Prepare customer invoices, progress billings, time-and-material billings, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, labor, materials, and subcontractor expenses.
• Analyze project financial performance and identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist project managers with forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability analysis.
• Manage contract compliance requirements, change orders, lien waivers, and project documentation.
• Perform project reconciliation and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, sales, and project management teams to support successful project execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in project accounting, construction accounting, finance, or related accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles, contract billing, and job costing.
• Experience working with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strong understanding of project-based financial operations.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Effective communicator capable of working with both financial and operational teams.
• Process-improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.