Staff Accountant

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Dallas, Texas for a Contract position. This role supports construction and subcontract administration activities while contributing to billing, payment processing, reconciliations, and project documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, accounting knowledge, and the ability to coordinate effectively with internal teams, clients, and contractors in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain accurate electronic records using established naming conventions and document control standards.

- Review incoming subcontract and contract support requests, verify required documentation, and follow up to obtain missing information.

- Prepare, issue, and track subcontract agreements, amendments, change orders, and other post-award contract documents.

- Partner with accounting and project teams to support subcontract billing, reporting, and resolution of invoice discrepancies.

- Process applications for payment and monthly construction payment documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

- Monitor project activity across multiple project management platforms to help maintain compliance, status visibility, and contractual follow-through.

- Coordinate the receipt, review, routing, and tracking of submittals, formal correspondence, and construction-related documentation.

- Support proposal development, project closeout activities, and revisions to closeout packages to satisfy contract requirements.

- Perform bank reconciliations and provide day-to-day administrative support for construction-related operations. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in contract administration within a construction or project-based environment.

- At least 2 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a role involving contracts, billing, or project coordination.

- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused approach to working with clients and contractors.

- Solid understanding of general administrative procedures and document management practices.

- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.

- Notary license required or ability to obtain one.

- Experience with construction accounting concepts, including AIA billing, general ledger activity, journal entries, and systems such as Sage Intacct or Sage 300, is preferred.

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