Construction Accountant
AustinOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Construction Accountant supports project teams with contract interpretation, subcontractor billing, and financial reporting to ensure compliant project financials.
About this role
As our Construction Accountant, you will provide direct financial support to our project teams throughout the construction project life cycle, partnering closely with project managers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting, contract compliance, and timely financial reporting. In this role, you will help safeguard financial performance by managing subcontractor billing and compliance, tracking project costs, and supporting owner and subcontractor billings.
Day‑to‑day, you will study owner and subcontractor agreements to interpret contract terms, process subcontractor invoices and pay applications, manage compliance documentation, and support monthly owner billings. You will work closely with project teams to allocate costs appropriately, monitor budgets, resolve billing or compliance issues, and ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with contract requirements.
Experienced team members may assume expanded responsibility for overseeing complex projects, managing higher‑risk subcontractor relationships, supporting work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting, performing advanced financial analysis, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to process improvements that strengthen project controls and financial transparency.
Successful team members in this role demonstrate a strong customer‑service mindset, enjoy problem‑solving, and bring exceptional analytical and communication skills. They are collaborative, detail‑oriented, and committed to supporting project success through accurate, compliant, and responsive financial support.
Your Skills
Construction Job Cost Accounting & Project Financial Support
Subcontractor Pay Applications, Invoicing & Payment Processing
Contract Interpretation & Financial Compliance
Owner Billings, Accounts Receivable & Aging Management
Insurance, Lien & Claims Compliance Tracking
Taxability Review for Construction Contracts & Invoices
Budget Monitoring, Cost Allocations & Reallocations
Analytical Thinking, Organization & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Experience in construction accounting, project accounting, or general accounting preferred.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accounting theory.
Familiarity with construction accounting software and project‑based financial systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard accounting tools.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with project teams and external stakeholders.
Total Rewards
Skills
Accounting SoftwareAccounts Receivable & Aging ManagementBilling ReconciliationBudget MonitoringConstruction AccountingContract InterpretationCost AllocationsExcelFinancial AnalysisGAAPInsurance, Lien & Claims ComplianceInvoicing & Payment ProcessingOwner BillingsProject AccountingProject-based Financial SystemsReconciliationSubcontractor Pay ApplicationsTaxability Review For Construction Contracts & InvoicesWIP Reporting
