Construction Project Accountant

Job Description

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

Company Profile
Construction and Procurement

Construction Project Accountant Role:
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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Construction Project Accountant Background Profile:
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

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

Job Requirements

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

Additional Information

Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.

Disclaimer: Sensitive and personal data will not be requested by Frontline Source Group or its affiliates until a job offer is made and accepted. If you ever doubt the validity of our job postings, we encourage you to call one of our branch locations to verify the status on any job.

Meet Your Recruiter

Cassidy Jacobs

Cassidy Jacobs holds a Bachelors degree focused in International Development from University of North Texas. She is a strategic and results-driven Business Development professional with expertise in the Talent Acquisition industry.

Cassidy is focused on building lasting relationships with clients by supporting them in their need to find top talent in a tight market.

Her five plus years as a Member of Dallas

HR, two of which were served on the Board of Directors, has provided Cassidy with the education and knowledge to have a better understanding of what clients face daily and the challenges of corporate HR Teams today.

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All interviews are set by appointment only and we do not allow walk-ins at any location. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/V/D. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. Clients will not sponsor visas.