We are looking for an Accountant to support financial operations for a development and construction-focused organization in Texas. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for an accounting specialist who is comfortable managing project-driven financial activity, maintaining accurate records under accrual accounting, and contributing to a timely close process. The role offers the chance to work closely with operational teams while helping ensure reliable reporting, cost visibility, and financial accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting activity by maintaining accurate records and ensuring transactions are recorded in line with accrual-based accounting standards.
- Prepare journal entries, update the general ledger, and complete account reconciliations to support accurate monthly financial reporting.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities by reviewing balances, resolving discrepancies, and finalizing supporting schedules.
- Monitor project financial performance by analyzing job costs, tracking budgets, and evaluating profitability across active work.
- Support construction-related accounting processes, including work-in-progress reporting, draw tracking, and cost allocation for projects.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit card activity, and key balance sheet accounts to maintain clean and dependable financial data.
- Produce internal financial reports and assist with budget-versus-actual reviews to help leadership understand operational results.
- Work with project managers and operations partners to verify cost coding, review invoices, and ensure vendor and subcontractor documentation is complete.
- Assist with audit readiness and help uphold internal controls, financial procedures, and compliance standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience within construction, real estate development, or a similar project-based environment.
- Working knowledge of accrual accounting and its application in day-to-day financial operations.
- Experience with job costing, project accounting, and tracking financial activity tied to active projects.
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, with the ability to learn organization-specific tools quickly.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and clear communication abilities.
- Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and related bookkeeping functions is preferred.