Senior Accountant – Capital Projects

LHH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Employee events

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Austin is looking for a Senior Accountant skilled in property accounting and capital projects. You will manage accounting for capital projects, assist with forecasting, and prepare financial reports while supporting a dynamic team culture. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, a background in GAAP, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong foundation in capital project or property accounting.
• CPA licensed or eligible strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar ERP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA license or eligibility strongly preferred.
• Big Four/public accounting background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for large capital projects.
• Manage property and fixed asset accounting.
• Collaborate with FP&A for accurate forecasting.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly reporting packages.
• Support audit requests and internal control processes.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and project management teams.

Skills

Property accounting

Capital projects

Forecasting

GAAP

NetSuite

NetSuite experience

Big Four background

CPA eligible or licensed

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Executive Recruiter for Finance and Accounting Professionals at LHH (Formerly known as Parker+Lynch)

Location: Austin, TX

Compensation: Based on experience

We’re partnering with a high-growth company in Austin to add a Senior Accountant to their team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with a background in property accounting, capital projects, and forecasting, who’s ready to take ownership in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own accounting for large capital projects, including project tracking, asset capitalization, and WIP reconciliation
• Manage property and fixed asset accounting across multiple locations and business units
• Collaborate with FP&A to support accurate forecasting, budgeting, and project spend tracking
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly reporting packages
• Support audit requests and internal control processes
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and project management teams

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in capital project or property accounting
• Experience with WIP, project-based accounting, and forecasting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA licensed or eligible strongly preferred
• Background in Big Four or public accounting is a plus

Why Join

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team with exciting growth ahead
• Hybrid flexibility and exposure to strategic initiatives and capital investment planning
• Culture that values people first—employee events, team outings, and a commitment to professional development

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Project Management

Industries

• Construction
• Energy Technology