Project Accountant

RAVEN MECHANICAL L P • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Project Financial Oversight Review project setup completed by Project Administrators to ensure accuracy of budgets, cost codes, and contract information. Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project labor costs, including: Tracking hours by job and cost code Reviewing labor allocations and productivity trends Verifying accuracy of field time entries before payroll processing Identifying labor cost variances and communicating them to Project Managers Monitor and analyze overall project costs, commitments, and percent-complete data; prepare monthly cost-to-complete updates. Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding, accuracy, and contract compliance. Verify project-related purchase orders, change orders, and budget adjustments entered by Project Administrators. Billing Support & Receivables Review monthly billings (AIA) prepared by Project Administrators for accuracy and completeness. Ensure supporting documentation—including labor backup—matches billing requirements. Assist with tracking outstanding receivables and following up on payment status. Support monthly billing and cash flow reporting for the Director of Finance & Administration. Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly project financial packages, including labor analyses, cost reports, and margin tracking. Analyze budget-to-actual performance, cost trends, labor productivity, and variance drivers. Support quarterly and annual forecasting with updated project and labor data. Assist with providing audit support related to project and labor accounting. Compliance & Administrative Support Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance certificates, bonding, and other project-specific documentation. Support project closeout, including verification of final billing, labor reconciliation, and contract summaries. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, labor tracking, and internal controls. QualificationsQualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. 2-3 years of experience in project accounting within construction or subcontracting. Strong understanding of job cost accounting, labor tracking, WIP reporting, and construction billing formats. Proficiency with construction accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus). Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex labor and cost data. Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail. Preferred Experience in plumbing, mechanical, or MEP subcontracting. Familiarity with Texas lien laws and Houston-area billing practices. Experience supporting multi-million-dollar projects. Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Collaborative and team-oriented mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Professional integrity and discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in project accounting within construction or subcontracting.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, labor tracking, WIP reporting, and construction billing formats.
• Proficiency with construction accounting systems (Sage Intacct a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex labor and cost data.
• Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional integrity and discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in plumbing, mechanical, or MEP subcontracting.
• Familiarity with Texas lien laws and Houston-area billing practices.
• Experience supporting multi-million-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Review project setup completed by Project Administrators to ensure accuracy of budgets, cost codes, and contract information.
• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile project labor costs, including: Tracking hours by job and cost code Reviewing labor allocations and productivity trends Verifying accuracy of field time entries before payroll processing Identifying labor cost variances and communicating them to Project Managers
• Monitor and analyze overall project costs, commitments, and percent-complete data; prepare monthly cost-to-complete updates.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for proper coding, accuracy, and contract compliance.
• Verify project-related purchase orders, change orders, and budget adjustments entered by Project Administrators.
• Review monthly billings (AIA) prepared by Project Administrators for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure supporting documentation—including labor backup—matches billing requirements.
• Assist with tracking outstanding receivables and following up on payment status.
• Support monthly billing and cash flow reporting for the Director of Finance & Administration.
• Prepare monthly project financial packages, including labor analyses, cost reports, and margin tracking.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance, cost trends, labor productivity, and variance drivers.
• Support quarterly and annual forecasting with updated project and labor data.
• Assist with providing audit support related to project and labor accounting.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, insurance certificates, bonding, and other project-specific documentation.
• Support project closeout, including verification of final billing, labor reconciliation, and contract summaries.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, labor tracking, and internal controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level