Project Accountant - San Antonio, TX

VetJobs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job service for veterans is seeking a Project Accountant in San Antonio, TX. The role includes supporting project management with financial reporting, billing, and accounting tasks. Candidates should have a Business or Accounting degree, strong communication skills, and proficiency in construction accounting. This is an entry-level, full-time position offering company benefits.

Benefits

Company-paid medical insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Qualifications

• Must have a Business or Accounting degree.
• Knowledge of construction accounting is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers and Engineers with financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate billing to owners according to contract terms.
• Assist with monthly Margin Analysis.

Skills

Construction accounting

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Business or Accounting degree

Associates degree

Tools

Excel

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Description

Any Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility

Substance Abuse Screening

Physical Exam (if applicable)

Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

About Hensel Phelps

Founded in 1937, Hensel Phelps specializes in building development, construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government, commercial, transportation, critical facilities, healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BD+C, Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employee-owned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder, Diversity and Community, Hensel Phelps brings our clients' visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description

The Project Accountant will help support the project management staff while primarily supporting the Project Manager and Project Engineer.

Essential Duties

Work closely with Project Engineers and Managers to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, revenue recognition, and project billing.

Understand contract terms and assist Project Managers in performing project start-up, close-out, internal interim audits and maintaining the life cycle of projects.

Work with staff to provide accurate billings to Owners in accordance with contract terms.

Review project expenses to ensure accurate posting to projects.

Reconcile cost data between project cost ledgers and accounting systems.

Develop, manage and maintain cost controls and labor recaps in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.

Assist with monthly Margin Analysis and maintenance of Cash Flow Forecast.

Assist with monthly reporting for Senior Management and Owner.

Auto req ID

452260BR

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Job_Category

Accounting

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications:

Business or Accounting degree.

Knowledge of construction accounting.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage different personality types.

Well organized and detail-oriented.

A self-starter and great team player.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Must be willing to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed to meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Excel.

VBA experience.

CPA or CPA candidate.

Physical Work Classification & Demands

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
  
  

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our full-time employees. This position is eligible for company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

City*

San Antonio

State*

Texas

Job Code

Construction1 Construction

Affiliate Sponsor

Hensel Phelps

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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