Construction Project Accountant

Job Details

Job Location:

HQ 1618 - HOUSTON, TX 77039

As a Construction Project Accountant, your primary focus will be supporting the financial success of our construction projects. Although project accounting will be at the heart of your role, this isn’t a narrowly defined position. You’ll also have opportunities to support the broader accounting team, gain exposure to many aspects of the business, and continue expanding your skills as your experience grows.

• Monitor project costs and help analyze job profitability.
• Assist with WIP reporting and job cost analysis.
• Monitor and analyze project labor, including hours by job, cost code, productivity, labor allocations, and labor variances.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly close and financial reporting.
• Support various accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, and GL activities as needed.
• Research discrepancies and help solve accounting challenges.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Learn our ERP systems and construction accounting processes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Administrators, operations teams, and the rest of the finance team to support informed business decisions.
• Take on new responsibilities and opportunities as your knowledge and experience grow.

• Like understanding why something happened—not just recording the transaction.
• Enjoy solving puzzles and finding answers.
• Ask thoughtful questions and aren’t afraid to admit when you don’t know something.
• Take pride in producing accurate, dependable work.
• Want to understand how construction projects make money.
• Enjoy working with people across different departments.
• Like improving processes and making things more efficient.
• Are looking for a career where you’ll continue learning every year.
• See something that needs to be done—and simply do it.
• Take ownership of your work while knowing when to ask questions or seek guidance.

We’re more interested in your potential than checking every box. Helpful experience includes:

• Approximately 1-2 years of formal accounting experience
• OR experience working in the construction industry with exposure to accounting
• Job costing
• WIP reporting
• A/P and/or A/R
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting or ERP software
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

A college degree is appreciated but not required. Relevant experience and a willingness to learn are equally valuable.

After your first year, you’ll have a solid understanding of construction accounting, confidence in job costing and WIP reporting, experience supporting month-end close, and a broader understanding of how accounting helps drive successful projects. Most importantly, you’ll have built relationships across the company and become a trusted member of our team.