Senior Project Accountant

Senior Project Accountant

Location: Lewisville, TX (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $95K+ BOE

Duration: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Company

A well-established commercial construction firm with a diverse portfolio across general contracting, electrical infrastructure, and telecommunications. The company designs, builds, manages, and maintains infrastructure systems that connect communities and improve everyday life.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Accountant will oversee project-level financials, ensuring accurate billing, job cost tracking, and compliance with accounting standards. This position requires collaboration with project managers, attention to detail, and a strong ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly customer billing process and communicate with clients regarding payment requirements.
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue balances.
• Support project managers in establishing and maintaining project budgets.
• Process subcontractor payments accurately and on schedule.
• Collect and track compliance documentation.
• Reconcile project costs and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Participate in the job close-out process.
• Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring GAAP and internal control compliance.
• Drive process improvements and ERP system enhancements.
• Contribute to general accounting functions, including:
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual G/L account reconciliations.
  • Month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses.
  • Review of account and bank reconciliations.
  • Development and implementation of financial controls and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of project invoicing, job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Proven track record of identifying and executing process improvements.

What’s Offered

• Team-based culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company contribution, profit sharing, and long-term disability.
• Community involvement and team engagement opportunities.