Project Accountant – Construction
Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site / Project-Based)
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–5+ Years)
Why This Role?
Are you ready to take your accounting expertise out of the cubicle and onto the job site? As a Project Accountant , you are a key partner to our Project Managers, acting as the financial "source of truth" for some of the most complex construction projects in the country. From $500M healthcare developments to cutting-edge data centers, you will manage the heartbeat of project profitability.
Join an employee-owned firm where your contributions directly impact the company's value. Here, you aren't just an employee—you're an owner.
What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities) ****
- Budgeting: Ensure original budgets and contract values are correct in the accounting software.
- Data Analysis: Analyze and evaluate project data and metrics to track and report project progress. Compare actuals to budgets and investigate variances.
- Forecasting: Support in forecasting activities in preparation for monthly cost to complete meetings and analysis of variances; and assure that all documentation is given to accounting to verify accounting is updated to current forecasts.
- Communication: Communicate project status and regular project updates to management.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project reports to assist management in decision-making.
- Coordination: Assist in coordinating the efforts of various team members to ensure successful project completion.
- Conduct Internal Audits: Perform audits to ensure cost accuracy and adherence to financial regulations.
- AR and AP: Reconcile Project receivables and payables. Support accounting in processing and proper coding.
- Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project evaluation to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Support: Provide documentation required for any external/internal audits. Sustain all documentation and reporting for any other requirements from other sources.
Required Background & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance , or a related business field.
- Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience, specifically within Commercial Construction.
- Technical Excellence: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage or Coins is a plus ). Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Soft Skills: A "field-first" mentality with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial project teams.
The Perks & Benefits
- Annual salary range of $90,000 – $115,000 (depending on experience) + performance bonuses.
- Clear trajectory toward Senior Project Accountant or Controller roles.
- Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision, plus a 401(k) with a strong company match.
- Paid Employee Only Medical Coverage.
- Annual incentive program.