Project Accountant - Construction

Project Accountant – Construction

Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site / Project-Based) 

Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–5+ Years)

Why This Role?

Are you ready to take your accounting expertise out of the cubicle and onto the job site? As a Project Accountant, you are a key partner to our Project Managers, acting as the financial "source of truth" for some of the most complex construction projects in the country. From $500M healthcare developments to cutting-edge data centers, you will manage the heartbeat of project profitability.

Join an employee-owned firm where your contributions directly impact the company's value. Here, you aren't just an employee—you're an owner.

What You'll Do (Core Responsibilities)

• Budgeting: Ensure original budgets and contract values are correct in the accounting software.
• Data Analysis: Analyze and evaluate project data and metrics to track and report project progress. Compare actuals to budgets and investigate variances.
• Forecasting: Support in forecasting activities in preparation for monthly cost to complete meetings and analysis of variances; and assure that all documentation is given to accounting to verify accounting is updated to current forecasts.
• Communication: Communicate project status and regular project updates to management.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive project reports to assist management in decision-making.
• Coordination: Assist in coordinating the efforts of various team members to ensure successful project completion.
• Conduct Internal Audits: Perform audits to ensure cost accuracy and adherence to financial regulations.
• AR and AP: Reconcile Project receivables and payables. Support accounting in processing and proper coding.
• Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct post-project evaluation to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Support: Provide documentation required for any external/internal audits. Sustain all documentation and reporting for any other requirements from other sources.

Required Background & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of accounting experience, specifically within Commercial Construction.
• Technical Excellence: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage or Coins is a plus).  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Soft Skills: A "field-first" mentality with the ability to communicate complex financial data to non-financial project teams.

The Perks & Benefits

• Annual salary range of $90,000 – $115,000 (depending on experience) + performance bonuses.
• Clear trajectory toward Senior Project Accountant or Controller roles.
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision, plus a 401(k) with a strong company match.
• Paid Employee Only Medical Coverage.
• Annual incentive program.