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Construction Project Accountant

Cypress Creek Personnel
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

The Project Accountant for a vital role in the ongoing success of the division. This role will primarily be responsible for the set-up, monitoring and reporting on project financials for the construction division. This individual will work closely with all departments of the organization including project management, finance, estimating, and administration.

Responsibilities

  • Gather all relevant documents and set up new projects in the company’s ERP system.
  • Set up phase codes budgets based on predetermined estimates and schedule of values.
  • Initiate monthly reviews with project management to analyze project performance.
  • Prepare accurate and timely AIA construction billings in accordance with contract guidelines.
  • Gather necessary support to timely and accurately issue contract change orders.
  • Partner with VP of Finance at month-end to determine project profitability and revenue recognition.
  • Secure subcontractor lien waivers to accompany customer billings.
  • Participate in project related meetings as necessary.
  • Drive collection efforts and respond to customer billings inquiries.
  • Close projects once fully billed and completed.
  • Prepare project financial reports and other reports as required by management.
  • Gather necessary support to timely and accurately issue contract change orders.
  • Partner with VP of Finance on other accounting tasks / assignments.

Qualification

  • Intermediate Excel knowledge (pivot tables, vlookups, report building)
  • 3-5 years of project accounting experience using a large-scale ERP system (preferably Vista / Trimble).
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Detailed oriented.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Clear understanding of AIA construction billings.
  • Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Benefits

  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance - Critical Illness Plan
  • HAS with Employer Match - Employer Assistance Program
  • Group and Voluntary Life Insurance - Paid Vacation
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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