Sr Project Accountant

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior project accounting professional to deliver comprehensive financial oversight for large-scale projects in Austin, TX. The role emphasizes accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to standards, guiding peers and teams in optimal project financial management.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of project accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, and strong knowledge of internal controls and GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or related field.
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manages moderately complex project accounting activities with large-scope, including budget tracking and cost analysis.
• Reviews project budget, costs, reports, and forecasts with independent judgement.
• Analyzes financial performance by identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Collaborates with project teams to resolve accounting issues and support delivery.
• Implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in project accounting operations.

Skills

Budget tracking

Cost analysis

Revenue recognition

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary:

Delivers comprehensive financial oversight for projects by ensuring accurate accounting, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational standards. Supports project success by analyzing moderately complex financial data, identifying risks based on precedent, and recommending solutions to maintain budgetary alignment. Enhances decision-making by preparing clear, actionable financial reports and analytics. Strengthens organizational performance by driving continuous improvement in project accounting processes and controls. Influences project accounting leading practices by collaborating across teams and providing guidance to peers and less experienced team members.

Key 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 judgement 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.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Work Experience:

4 - 6 years of experience in project accounting, financial management, or a related field preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specialising in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognised as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organisations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world. DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.

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