Project Accountant ( Construction)

bout the Opportunity

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an established construction organization in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeking an experienced Construction Project Accountant to join its accounting team.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys owning the financial side of construction projects from initial setup through final closeout. The ideal candidate brings strong construction accounting experience, understands the project lifecycle, and thrives in a collaborative environment working closely with project managers and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting, including project setup, contract and budget entry, job costing, progress billing, reconciliations, and project closeout.

• Prepare AIA and progress billings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.

• Track project costs, budgets, change orders, commitments, and profitability.

• Maintain project accounting records and resolve billing discrepancies.

• Review subcontractor invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation for proper coding and approvals.

• Coordinate construction compliance documentation, including certified payroll, bonds, certificates of insurance, and lien waivers.

• Manage project billing and reconciliations using Procore.

• Support accounts receivable, cash application, and collections activities.

• Assist with work-in-progress reporting, cost-to-complete analysis, and project financial forecasts.

• Prepare monthly project financial reports and support month-end accounting activities.

• Partner with project managers, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support audit requests and ongoing accounting process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in construction or project accounting.

• Experience with general contractors preferred; subcontractor accounting experience also considered.

• Strong understanding of full-cycle construction project accounting, job costing, AIA/progress billing, change orders, and project reconciliations.

• Familiarity with WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability analysis.

• Experience using Procore for project billing.

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting software preferred.

• Working knowledge of construction compliance documentation, including lien waivers, COIs, bonds, and certified payroll.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple projects while collaborating with accounting and operations teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to take ownership of construction projects throughout their entire financial lifecycle.

• Work closely with project managers and company leadership.

• Join a collaborative, hands-on accounting environment.

• Contribute to project profitability, financial accuracy, and process improvements.

• Competitive compensation of $75,000–$80,000 annually.

Interested in learning more? Apply today to connect with LHH Recruitment Solutions and explore this opportunity.

LHH Recruitment Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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