Senior Construction Project Accountant

Yates Construction; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. This role focuses on managing job cost projections, billings, and coordinating with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly billings to Owner.

You will work with Project Managers to ensure receivables and payables are handled properly and timely, while reviewing contracts and maintaining cost codes. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong communication across finance and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting from an accredited institution.
• 2 to 5 years professional accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Construction industry experience preferred (2+ years).
• Project management experience is beneficial.
• Previous leadership/management of people experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure receivables and payables are properly handled.
• Understand contracts to ensure timely progress billings and payments.
• Understand and maintain standard cost codes in accounting system.
• Coordinate with funding agencies regarding pay applications for payments.
• Prepare monthly invoice packages for all billable projects with backup.
• Conduct monthly accounting meetings to review projections/billings.
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to Division Controller.
• Oversee creation and approval of project billings to customers.
• Review project budgets including fees, staffing, and schedules.
• Ensure smooth cash flow by auditing and sending invoices promptly.
• Provide weekly detailed job cost projections to Controller.
• Review all job cost reports and assist project teams with issues.
• Produce and review billings and submit to Division Controller/Owners.
• Reconcile non-lump sum billings to job cost monthly.
• Meet billing deadlines per contract with drafts for review.
• Prepare and distribute monthly Job Cost Reports/Schedules.
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Yates Construction is seeking a Project Accountant to join the division finance team. This role focuses on managing job cost projections, billings, and coordinating with AP and Subcontract departments for monthly billings to Owner.

You will work with Project Managers to ensure receivables and payables are handled properly and timely, while reviewing contracts and maintaining cost codes. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and strong communication across finance and project teams.