Project Accountant

Tellepsenbuilderslp•Greater Houston, TX

18h

About The Position

Tellepsen is seeking experienced Project Accountants to support its project accounting team and project managers. The Project Accountant reviews project costs for accuracy, analyzes budget variances, and leads collection and payment processes. The role includes maintaining project budgets and financial records; managing owner and subcontractor payment applications; handling vendor and subcontractor documentation, compliance, and payments; supporting audits; and collaborating with project and operational teams.

Requirements

Some experience in accounting, preferably project-specific.
Good understanding of project-specific accounting functions and principles.
Proficiency with technology software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Outlook, GCPay, LCP Tracker, Procore, DocuSign, and construction-specific ERP systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, communicate, and collaborate with others in an organized and disciplined manner.
Persistence, a strong work ethic, and a results-oriented approach.
Ability to work collaboratively and with humility and emotional maturity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
CPA certification is a plus.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, Vista Viewpoint and pVault.
Passion for construction, particularly project management.
Interest in participating in civic and community organizations.

Responsibilities

Enter and maintain project budgets, phase codes, schedules of values, and budget realignments.
Assist the Project Manager with monthly cost projections, cost tracking, and accurate fee reporting.
Prepare monthly owner payment applications for Project Manager review, including supporting documents and reports.
Approve or reject subcontracts, purchase orders, work orders, and change orders.
Coordinate with Risk Management as needed regarding vendor contract agreements.
Manage subcontractor payment applications in GCPay and follow up on vendor schedule-of-values submissions and approvals.
Review documents and payment applications for payment and respond to subcontractor inquiries.
Review subcontractor and supplier compliance regularly and send notices to vendors; escalate issues to the Project Manager when necessary.
Prepare and release subcontractor payments upon funding, including lien releases.
Manage processes when lien notices are received or liens are filed.
Manage certified payroll compliance when required using LCP Tracker.
Analyze accounts and assist with audit inquiries.
Organize and maintain digital project files and hard-copy records as needed; ensure field paperwork is scanned and saved properly.
Collaborate with operations, estimating, and other teams to improve processes and reporting.
Follow through with subcontractor prequalification for contracts over $25,000.
Complete a Subcontractor Approval Form for every subcontract and for purchase orders over $100,000.
Verify Exhibit C second-tier subcontractors and suppliers over $10,000 monthly for all projects.