Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Onsite Project Accountant in Odessa, TX. We are seeking a Project Accountant to support large-scale commercial and mission-critical construction projects by ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget management. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in construction accounting and thrives in a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with Project Managers to manage the financial lifecycle of complex projects.
Job Type: Permanent
Annual Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 Annually BOE
Responsibilities:
- Manage project accounting from project startup through final closeout, maintaining contracts, budgets, and change orders.
- Prepare and issue monthly progress billings and research billing issues to ensure timely customer invoicing.
- Review project costs and assist Project Managers with detailed budget analysis and cost variance reporting.
- Track and follow up on aging change orders and analyze projected versus actual billings to ensure financial accuracy.
- Participate in monthly financial review meetings with Project Managers to evaluate project performance.
- Process customer payments, accurately apply cash receipts, and monitor outstanding receivables for collections.
- Prepare and maintain lien waivers and other essential project financial documentation.
- Partner with project teams to correct job cost coding and manage various expense allocations.
- Support the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing, purchase order matching, and sales and use tax reporting.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports and assist with account reconciliations and annual audit requests.
Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of dedicated construction or project accounting experience.
- Proven proficiency in job cost accounting and construction progress billing methods.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for complex financial analysis and reporting.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, change orders, lien waivers, and project-based billing.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with construction-specific ERP or accounting software; knowledge of Plexxis is a plus.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with sales and use tax reporting requirements within the construction industry.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard for prolonged periods.
- Specific vision abilities required for close computer work and detailed document review.
- Ability to work in an onsite project office environment, which may include navigating stairs.
- Occasional lifting of office materials or project files up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and through digital platforms with cross-functional teams.
Pay Transparency:
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.
We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.
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