Project Accountant

Job Title: Project Accountant

Location: DFW Metroplex, TX (On-site)
Pay: $85,000 - $90,000 Annually (Based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time

Company Introduction

This position is with a well-established mechanical contractor that has been delivering high-performance HVAC, plumbing, piping, and sheet metal solutions for more than 40 years. Known for tackling some of the most technically demanding commercial and industrial projects, the company supports hospitals, data centers, and large-scale commercial facilities across the region. The organization is built on a foundation of safety, innovation, and teamwork, empowering employees to take ownership of their work while advancing their technical and leadership skills. With a reputation for quality craftsmanship and dependable project delivery, the company offers a stable, growth-oriented environment where every team member plays a meaningful role in its long-term success.

Role Overview

The Project Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the financial success of commercial construction projects. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor position, not a supervisory role.

The Project Accountant personally performs the day-to-day transactional accounting work, including processing accounts payable, subcontractor payables, and data entry, while simultaneously managing the broader project financial process.

This position works closely with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and executive leadership to ensure accurate job setup, compliance documentation, full-cycle accounts receivable management, and subcontractor administration. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Project Accountant will own project-related financial processes from initiation through closeout while maintaining strict attention to detail, compliance standards, and deadline-driven deliverables.

The ideal candidate has thrived in a high-volume, fast-paced construction environment with large and complex projects, demonstrates strong organizational discipline, and is comfortable personally juggling a full transactional desk while keeping every project on track. This role requires someone who does the work directly, not someone who delegates it.

Must be comfortable with required overtime.

Core Responsibilities

• Personally process accounts payable and subcontractor payables, including daily invoice entry, cost coding, and reconciliation
• Manage job, customer, and subcontractor setup processes directly in the accounting system
• Ensure project documentation and compliance requirements are completed accurately and on time
• Handle contractor prequalification submissions
• Maintain city registrations for mechanical and plumbing licenses
• Process lien filings, waivers, and bond documentation
• Perform full-cycle accounts receivable for assigned projects, including pay application and AIA billing preparation
• Coordinate billing processes and support collections efforts
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist Accounting Manager and Controller with annual audits and financial documentation preparation

Required Background

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial construction accounting, with direct responsibility for processing AP, subcontractor payables, and transactional data entry
• Demonstrated experience supporting a high-volume, complex commercial construction environment with large $400 Million plus projects and multiple concurrent jobs
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred (or equivalent relevant experience)
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, WIP, AIA billing, retainage, and lien and bond documentation
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Working knowledge of Timberline/Sage software preferred
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Comfortable and willing to work required overtime

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Referral program and growth opportunities.
• Path for advancement.