Construction Accountant

Muleshoe Buildings is a growing steel building construction company focused on accountability, professionalism, and delivering high-quality projects across Texas. We are looking for people who communicate well, take ownership, solve problems, and take pride in their work. If you are looking for a low-expectation environment where the bare minimum is acceptable, this is probably not the right fit.

Muleshoe Buildings is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant to support the financial and operational execution of our projects.

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting coordination functions of the business including project billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing support, vendor coordination, reconciliations, and financial organization.

We are looking for a professional with real construction accounting experience who understands project-based financial operations and can operate with accuracy, ownership, organization, and follow-through.

This role is critical to maintaining financial visibility, operational flow, and accountability across the company.

• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices
• Verify invoice accuracy, approvals, and supporting documentation
• invoice corrections,
• insurance certificates,
• payment status updates
• Track payables, due dates, and outstanding items through completion

• Create and issue deposit invoices, progress billings, change order invoices, and final invoices
• Apply customer payments accurately in Quick Books Online
• Track outstanding balances and assist with collections follow-up
• Coordinate with customers and internal team members regarding billing questions and invoice support
• Maintain accurate financial records and transactions in Quick Books Online
• Properly code transactions, bills, receipts, and expenses to the correct accounts and projects
• Maintain accurate job costing and project financial tracking
• Assist with reconciliations, transaction reviews, and financial reporting support

• Coordinate with sales, pre-construction, project management, and vendors regarding financial and administrative items
• Maintain organized digital records and supporting documentation
• Track open items and ensure strong follow-through
• Help identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies

• 3–5+ years of professional construction accounting or bookkeeping experience
• 3–5+ years of project-based accounting and job costing experience
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
• Experience with Quick Books Online
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in commercial construction or subcontractor environments
• Experience with project management or CRM systems
• Familiarity with lien waivers, COIs, sales tax exemptions, and construction documentation
• Experience supporting operational workflows in a growing company

The ideal candidate:

• Is highly organized and detail-oriented
• Notices inconsistencies and catches issues early
• Follows tasks through to completion
• Communicates professionally and proactively
• Maintains accuracy under pressure
• Takes ownership without constant oversight
• Understands the importance of responsiveness and accountability
• Competitive pay based on experience and capability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Year-end bonus opportunities
• Long-term growth opportunity within a growing construction company