Project Accountant Job Coppell area,Texas USA,Accounting

We’re working with an industrial manufacturing client seeking a Project Accountant II to support the financial management of active projects from job setup through billing and closeout. This role will work closely with project managers, operations, vendors, customers, and the accounting team while handling a mix of project accounting, AP/AR, and general accounting responsibilities.

Why This Role Stands Out

Exposure to both project accounting and general accounting
Regular interaction with project managers and operations
Opportunity to grow into more complex projects and senior-level responsibilities

Responsibilities

Track job costs, project budgets, committed costs, and labor activity
Assist with project setup, budget maintenance, and financial closeout
Prepare customer invoices, progress billings, and final billing packages
Track retainage, billing status, and outstanding customer balances
Assist with percentage-of-completion and revenue recognition calculations
Monitor project margins, cost-to-complete estimates, and budget variances
Prepare and maintain project accruals, deferrals, reclasses, and adjusting entries
Assist with WIP, backlog, and over/under billing reporting
Review vendor invoices for proper project and GL coding
Assist with AP activity, vendor statements, open purchase orders, and payment-related issues
Support AR activity, including customer billing questions, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation
Work with project managers to resolve cost, billing, and budget discrepancies
Maintain accurate project documentation and supporting schedules
Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
2+ years of accounting experience
Experience with project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, or a similar project-based environment preferred
Working knowledge of job costing, WIP, accruals, deferrals, and revenue recognition
Experience with AP, AR, billing, and account reconciliations
Ability to review project costs and identify budget or billing discrepancies
Strong Excel and ERP system skills
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working directly with accounting, project management, operations, vendors, and customers

Preferred:

Experience with project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, or a similar project-based environment preferred

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