Senior Project Accountant

Moss; Allen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss, a national construction firm, seeks a Senior Project Accountant for Allen, TX. You will review contracts for financial data, prepare/close ledgers, and support job cost forecasting, billing, and AR. The role interfaces with PMs and the risk/compliance teams to ensure accurate project accounting and timely reporting.

Work may require travel to project sites or corporate office. Strong Excel skills and CMiC/Textura experience are essential for this exempt, salaried position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred).
• 3–5 years minimum project accounting experience with a general contractor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (V-Lookups, Tables).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong cost analysis, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review owner contracts and exhibits for financial compliance.
• Prepare and post invoices; verify coding.
• Manage subcontractor billings and SOV in Textura; coordinate with PMs.
• Assist with accounts receivable and job cost reconciliations.
• Payroll time sheet entry and submission for job sites.
• Support month-end close and required reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

CMiC

Textura

Job description

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Senior Project Accountant is responsible for reviewing contracts and agreements for accounting related information along with reviewing and preparation of the financial statements for the project. The Senior Project Accountant will follow Moss’ policies and procedures and will communicate any potential profitability or risk to management within a reasonable timeframe. Additionally, this position will provide support for month end closing process and other required reports as defined.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review owner contracts, addendums, and exhibits to ensure financial/risk compliances are understood for compliance tracking
• Interpret and understand the owner’s contract requirements as it relates to the project financially
• Review PCI’s prior to posting within CMiC for accuracy inclusive of correct PCI type usage
• Maintain Notice to Owner Log
• Review, verify coding and approval of invoices processed for your assigned projects
• Works in conjunction with Accounts Payable to ensure that all compliances ARE correct to allow for timely payments to vendors
• Enters budgets for new / added phases of projects
• Subcontractor billings, tracking, and payments flow through Textura. This individual will need to work in conjunction with the Project Management team for an approved sub-SOV, build the SOV in Textura for subs, open and close the monthly billing cycle, and monitor prime sub and lower tier releases are appropriately stored in the system
• Assists with the collection of accounts receivable as requested for the project
• Monitors and manages all accounts created/established for the project
• Prepares and documents items required for subcontractor check release
• Prepares the release of liens and release of claims as required (primary for Owner since Textura is automated)
• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll time sheet entry and collection for job site
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate owner billing reconciliations to job cost
• Assists the Project Manager with accounting reports/issues they may need and audit/reconcile the job cost detail to assist in their forecasting
• Monitors the sub-guard program with the risk department to validate contract values along with enrolled subs (if applicable)
• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and the CCIP Coordinator to manage the CCIP, OCIP or corporate insurance program on the project (applicable to the assigned project)
• Monitor and work in conjunction with EBIX and project team to ensure that all sub-contractors are properly compliant
• Be willing and flexible to travel as needed and work either on-site at the corporate office or on-site at a project location
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (Preferred)
• 3-5 years minimum of work experience in project accounting with a General Contractor
• Efficient and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products – (e.g., V-Lookups, Tables etc.)
• Must be able to take the initiative, be a team player, and think independently
• Proficient working knowledge of cost analysis
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential information

JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT

JOB LOCATION: ALLEN, TX

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.