Senior Project Accountant - Owner-Driven Billing & Automation

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

Retirement Savings

Health & Wellness

Company-Paid Protection

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead complex project accounting and billing, train Operations Accountants, and partner with Project Managers to optimize financial performance across key programs. You will champion process improvements, automate workflows, and provide clear reports to help leaders make timely decisions. Ten years of accounting experience and cost/project accounting knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ten years of accounting experience in a professional services environment or a relevant degree with five years in accounting.
• Experience with project accounting, billing, and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and project setup processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex project accounting and billing for multiple clients.
• Train Operations Accountants on project accounting and billing practices.
• Partner with Project Managers to optimize billing, collections, and financial performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements and automation within BST.
• Review contracts, budgets, and invoicing for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports for leadership on project health and profitability.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Cost accounting principles

Project accounting concepts

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

BST system

MS Office

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. (SSR) is seeking a Senior Project Accountant to lead complex project accounting and billing, train Operations Accountants, and partner with Project Managers to optimize financial performance across key programs. You will champion process improvements, automate workflows, and provide clear reports to help leaders make timely decisions. Ten years of accounting experience and cost/project accounting knowledge are preferred.