Project Accounting Associate: Cost & Budget Champion

HITT Contracting Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our Dallas team. You will perform hands-on job cost accounting across multiple projects, handling Subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting while aligning with project managers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years in construction accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JD Edwards is a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-5 years Construction or project-related accounting desired.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi task.
• Prioritize while working in a fast paced environment; detail, rule and goal oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems; JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results.
• Detail oriented, organized, and disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects, including Subcontractor AP processing, client invoicing, and budgeting.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project.
• Collaborate with Project Management to ensure direction and support are provided.
• Communicate and enforce Project Accounting policies and procedures.
• Be proactive in discussing/resolving accounting problems with the team and resolve them promptly.
• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and elevate as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced prioritization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail oriented

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HITT Contracting is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join our Dallas team. You will perform hands-on job cost accounting across multiple projects, handling Subcontractor AP, client invoicing, and budgeting while aligning with project managers.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 2–5 years in construction accounting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JD Edwards is a plus).