Senior Project Accountant — Construction Finance Leader

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is hiring two Senior Project Accountants to support its Texas project portfolio, including complex, high-profile builds. You will own project financial performance, oversee budgeting, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, and provide insights to leadership that drive profitability and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of project accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, and the ability to partner with project teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, to ensure financial accuracy.
• Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts based on independent judgment and comprehensive project accounting experience.
• Analyzes the financial performance of projects by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain project profitability.
• Collaborates with project teams to resolve moderately complex or varied accounting issues and support project delivery.
• Ensures compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal policies in all project financial activities.
• Supports less experienced team members in resolving moderately complex project accounting issues and provides technical expertise on project accounting guidelines and processes.
• Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.

Skills

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is hiring two Senior Project Accountants to support its Texas project portfolio, including complex, high-profile builds. You will own project financial performance, oversee budgeting, cost analysis, and revenue recognition, and provide insights to leadership that drive profitability and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of project accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field, and the ability to partner with project teams