Construction Project Accountant

Construction Project Accountant

Our client located in Frisco, TX has a need for Construction Project Accountant. This is an onsite, direct hire opportunity.

Construction and Procurement

The Construction Project Accountant will serve as a critical financial and operational partner supporting construction and procurement initiatives across the organization. This individual will oversee project costing, budgeting, reporting, invoicing, procurement related accounting workflows, and financial analysis tied to active projects. This is not a traditional transactional accounting role. The ideal candidate will understand how project activity impacts financial performance and will be able to communicate project financial status clearly to leadership.

The role requires someone highly detail oriented who can operate independently in a lean accounting environment while managing multiple active projects simultaneously.

• Manage accounting activities for construction and project based operations including job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Review and reconcile invoices, purchase orders, subcontractor payments, and change orders
• Prepare project cost reports, variance analyses, and financial forecasts
• Track project expenditures and identify potential cost overruns or savings opportunities
• Collaborate closely with accounting, procurement, and project management teams
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month end close activities
• Assist with audits and financial documentation requests
• Support process improvement initiatives and accounting controls
• Provide clear financial notes and reporting narratives explaining project financial movement
• Manage high volume project activity in a fast paced environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Approximately 5 to 7 years of project accounting experience preferred
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting construction, oil & gas, procurement, or project based environments
• Experience with Procurify required/preferred
• Strong  experience required
• Quick Books and Quick Books Enterprise experience required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Salary plus Bonus
• 401k with 3% match
• PTO and Holiday Pay
• Health Benefit Packages