Project Accountant

This role is based in Reeves County or Ward County, TX, depending on project assignment. Relocation to the project area is required and may be necessary for future projects.

About the role

Gemma Power Systems is seeking a self-motivated Project Accountant to serve as the liaison between the project site and home office accounting. The role is responsible for all project site accounting and payroll functions, supporting procurement, and ensuring accurate and timely billing.

Responsibilities

• Process, reconcile, and report on weekly payroll using ADP for all craft/hourly personnel.
• Complete journal entries for craft payroll and prepare supporting information.
• Participate in onboarding/offboarding of employees.
• Process manual payroll checks with proper documentation.
• Coordinate other 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 accounting software (Sage 300 and TimberScan).
• Coordinate and prepare monthly invoices to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Perform three-way match for AP invoices associated with the jobsite.
• Maintain documentation for home office, including rental log, purchase order log, and certificates of insurance.
• Supervise and train site accounting and payroll personnel.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience with strong knowledge in accounting, payroll, HR, procurement, and business management.
• Associate degree or higher with a focus in finance, accounting, payroll, HR, or procurement is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with union payroll is desired.
• Experience performing payroll or accounting on larger-scale construction projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of subcontractor AIA documentation, lien waivers, and certificates of insurance is preferred.
• Proficiency in Sage 300, TimberScan, Mjob, and DocuSign.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Persistence, resourcefulness, drive, and ability to work proactively.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and printers.
• Working knowledge of ADP, Excel, Adobe, Word, and Microsoft Teams platforms.
• Comfortable working in a paperless environment and leveraging technology for efficiency.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of self-direction as well as cooperatively with a team.
• Professional and confident demeanor with a high level of 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 wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), is a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company providing innovative solutions for the power, renewable, and industrial industry. With over 22 GW of installed capacity, Gemma specializes in combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine plants, biomass projects, solar facilities, wind farms, biofuel plants, and industrial and environmental facilities across the continental United States.