Project Accountant

Description

The Project Accountant I will be responsible for routine accounting tasks pertaining to their assigned project. Tasks include collecting, computing, classifying, recording, and verifying material billing data used for customer billing and maintaining project-related records. The Project Accountant I will assist the Project Accountant II’s with their day‑to‑day deliverables. This person must be detail oriented, have the ability to use sound judgement in making decisions, and have a basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This position will require traveling to different job sites.

Department:
Administrative

Location:

Katy, TX

• Assist the Project Accountant II with maintaining project related records.
• Report the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts to the Project Accountant II.
• Review labor hours for work related to a project and communicate discrepancies to management.
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses.
• Assist with the assessment of project variances.
• Monitor cash flow practices by auditing and sending reports promptly.
• Assess project profitability and report findings to management.
• Report to management on opportunities for additional billings or cost savings.
• Create project related billings to customers.
• Assist with project close outs.
• Respond to customer inquiries.
• Travel as needed.

• At least 1 year of relative accounting experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• High School diploma required, Associate degree preferred.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be detail oriented.
• Can use sound judgement in making decisions.
• Ability to remain focused when working on day‑to‑day activities.