Project Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and experienced Project Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will play a key part in managing financial aspects of construction projects, including accounts payable and receivable, compliance documentation, and financial reporting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with project teams to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and submit invoices, lien releases, insurance certificates, and bonds in alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Compile and submit contractor billings while ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Validate and process subcontractor billings based on approved contractor submissions.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes for multiple construction projects.
• Maintain and review compliance documentation, including lien waivers, insurance policies, and bonds.
• Generate project cost reports to provide teams with insights into incurred costs and budget performance.
• Deliver invoice copies, financial reports, and detailed analysis to project managers to aid in decision-making.
• Participate in client meetings to address outstanding invoices, unbilled projects, and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and organize documentation to support audits and ensure contract billing compliance.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and journal entries as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in project accounting or construction accounting.
• Strong expertise in managing compliance documentation such as lien waivers, insurance, and bonds.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Familiarity with project cost reporting and financial analysis.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.