<p>We are looking for an experienced Construction Accountant to support financial operations for construction-related projects in Houston, Texas. This role combines core accounting work with project cost oversight, reporting support, and coordination across vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to keep financial records accurate in a fast-moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Create monthly funding and draw packages by assembling subcontractor payment details and project cost information for review and submission.</p><p>• Maintain the accuracy of accounting records by posting, reviewing, and reconciling general ledger activity, including intercompany entries and corporate card transactions.</p><p>• Review overhead spending, apply proper account coding, and assign applicable costs to active projects as needed.</p><p>• Support month-end reporting by preparing financial data, reconciling balances, and producing management reports on request.</p><p>• Draft subcontract documentation and gather required compliance materials such as insurance certificates and tax forms before work begins.</p><p>• Process vendor and subcontractor invoices with precise project-based coding to ensure complete and timely payment workflows.</p><p>• Partner with project personnel to confirm that change order details are captured correctly within financial records.</p><p>• Obtain and track lien waivers, confirm supporting documentation, and verify requirements are met before releasing payments.</p><p>• Monitor subcontractor insurance coverage, licensing status, and retainage activity to help maintain compliance and accurate balances.</p>

• At least 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.<br>• Working knowledge of month-end close procedures, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.<br>• Experience performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in financial records.<br>• Familiarity with bank reconciliations, intercompany activity, and expense coding practices.<br>• Ability to manage invoice processing and cost allocation with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly and meet deadlines consistently.<br>• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, vendors, and project teams.

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