Houston - Project Accountant

Job Details

Job Location:

Houston TX - Houston, TX 77002

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category:
Accounting

• Develop and maintain detailed project budgets
• Investigate discrepancies between actual costs and budgeted costs, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and cash flow forecasts
• Support earned value analysis and margin analysis (where applicable)
• Track and evaluate financial impact of change orders
• Oversee project-related invoicing, billing, and revenue recognition
• Ensure proper cost coding and financial accuracy
• Review subcontractor invoices and accruals
• Reconcile project accounts monthly
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies
• Present cost forecasts, monthly financial reporting packages, and financial analyses to operating divisions to support decision making

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting and/or cost control
• Experience in construction, EPC, manufacturing, or capital projects preferred
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and project costing
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Viewpoint, etc.) preferred
• Strong analytical and communication skills