Project Accountant

We are looking for a Project Accountant to support billing, revenue tracking, and receivables activities for project-driven operations in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will work closely with accounting, operations, and field teams to help ensure invoices are accurate, project financial activity is recorded on time, and account balances remain up to date. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in project accounting, thrives in a high-volume environment, and is comfortable managing contract-based billing details with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:
• Manage daily billing activity by reviewing project submissions, validating supporting information, and preparing accurate invoices for customers.
• Examine contract terms and billing requirements to ensure charges are aligned with agreed pricing structures, including time-and-materials and labor-related billing.
• Monitor project progress and financial status so invoicing is issued promptly and revenue is recorded correctly in internal reporting tools.
• Partner with operations, accounting, and field personnel to confirm hours, timesheets, and other billing inputs needed for complete and accurate customer charges.
• Support accounts receivable processes by applying payments, following up on outstanding balances, and assisting with collection efforts as needed.
• Investigate billing variances, reconcile account details, and resolve invoice discrepancies to maintain accurate customer records.
• Review aging schedules and unbilled project reports to identify delays, exceptions, and items requiring follow-up.
• Contribute to month-end close activities by completing billing-related reconciliations, revenue updates, and other assigned accounting tasks.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in billing, project accounting, or a closely related accounting function.
• Hands-on experience with project-based invoicing, including time-and-materials, labor, and overhead billing structures.
• Knowledge of construction accounting, industrial services accounting, or similar project-centered financial environments.
• Familiarity with accounts receivable processes, collections support, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with PivotTables and analyze billing or revenue data efficiently.
• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP/accounting systems to manage billing, revenue, and customer account activity.
• Ability to interpret contract language, organize high-volume workloads, and maintain strong attention to detail with minimal supervision.

Compensation

Based on experience

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