Junior Project Accountant

Location: TX (exact location in Reeves County or Ward County based on project site assignment; relocation required). Full-time position.

About the role

Gemma Power Systems is seeking a self-motivated Jr. Project Accountant to serve as a liaison between the project site and home office accounting. This role supports daily accounting and payroll functions for a Texas-based construction project and may require relocation to future project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing and reconciling weekly payroll using ADP for all craft/hourly personnel.
• Prepare journal entries for craft payroll and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate additional payroll procedures or pay runs as needed.
• Reconcile and manage jobsite bank accounts.
• Audit, verify approval, and submit expense reports for jobsite employees.
• Create purchase/change orders and submit to vendors through DocuSign.
• Enter purchase orders, change orders, and invoices into Sage 300 and TimberScan.
• Support preparation of monthly invoices to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Perform three-way match for accounts payable invoices associated with the jobsite.
• Maintain documentation for the home office, including rental logs, purchase order logs, and certificates of insurance.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience in accounting, payroll, HR, procurement, or business management.
• Associate degree or higher in finance, accounting, payroll, HR, or procurement preferred (not required).
• Experience with large-scale construction project accounting or payroll is a plus.
• Knowledge of subcontractor AIA documentation, lien waivers, and certificates of insurance is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Sage 300, TimberScan, Mjob, DocuSign, ADP, Excel, Adobe, Word, and Microsoft Teams.
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment and leveraging technology for efficiency.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with self-direction and collaboratively in a team.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to work extra hours as necessary.

Benefits

• Advancement and growth opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive nationwide health and welfare benefits.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Financial planning and savings resources.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Work-life balance.

About Gemma Power Systems

Gemma Power Systems, a subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in power, renewable, and industrial projects. With over 22 GW of installed capacity, Gemma delivers combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and industrial/environmental facilities across the continental United States.