Project Accountant

About the role

We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. This is an exciting, long-term opportunity for an Accounting Professional in our Dallas, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to prepare billings to owners.
• Process all overhead and job cost invoices throughout the month.
• Work on a daily basis with vendors and subcontractors on issues with billing and payments.
• Collect, log, and verify all required lien waivers from Subcontractors and their suppliers for every payout.
• Submit lien waivers to Project Owners as required.
• Reconcile and close accounts payable and accounts receivable on a monthly basis.
• Aid in the monthly cash reconciliation process.
• Maintain and prepare the monthly collection reports.
• Handle miscellaneous issues delegated from the controller.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis from Project Managers on various job cost and subcontractor issues.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with Subcontractors and Project Managers.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma is required.
• 5-15 years of accounting experience is preferred; Construction accounting experience is considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience is preferred.
• Viewpoint software experience is preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience is a plus.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion is essential.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure is required.
• The ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people is important.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5-15 years of accounting experience preferred; Construction accounting experience considered a plus.
• Subcontractor experience preferred.
• Viewpoint software experience preferred.
• Textura and Title Company experience a plus.

Skills

• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and high pressure.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• One-week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave.

Pay

Compensation and benefits package not only supports associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the company.