Senior Operations Accountant- PowerFLX

Position Summary

The Senior Operations Accountant supports PowerFLX’s accounting and operational finance activities related to EPC and project-based work. This role focuses on accurate job cost accounting, month-end close support, operational reporting, and compliance with GAAP and company financial policies. The role plays a key part in providing reliable financial data to Project Management and Operations teams, enabling informed decision-making and disciplined cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Reports To

Controller- PowerFLX

Work Location

6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, inventory, and project accruals.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing schedules, analyses, and supporting documentation.
• Aid in the preparation of project-level financial reporting, including cost, margin, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of project-level financial reporting, including cost, margin, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing timely, accurate documentation.
• Maintain accurate project cost records within ERP systems, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Assist with cost-to-complete updates and percent-complete calculations for project reporting.
• Analyze project cost variances and collaborate with Project Management to understand drivers and impacts.
• Support project setup, budget maintenance, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure alignment between project budgets, actual costs, and forecasted results.
• Work cross-functionally with Project Management, Procurement, and Operations to resolve cost discrepancies, improve data accuracy, and support project performance.
• Support customer billing processes, including progress, milestone, and time-and-materials invoicing in coordination with Project Management and Finance leadership.
• Reconcile billed revenue to project records and the general ledger.
• Assist with tracking change orders and contract modifications from an accounting and reporting perspective.
• Support accounts receivable analysis, including retainage tracking and billing reconciliation.
• Support compliance with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and applicable state and local labor requirements when applicable.
• Assist with sales/use tax tracking and coordination with Tax and Payroll teams.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in operational accounting.
• Support ERP data integrity, job cost accuracy, and reporting reliability related to project and operational accounting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of project accounting experience, preferably EPC, construction or engineering services.
• Strong understanding of Contract Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and ASC 606, including percent-complete (PoC) methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting methods, internal controls, and compliance standards.
• Deadline-driven, fast-paced construction project environments.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and project modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (both oral & written) and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Process improvement experience a plus (i.e., ideally Lean and/or Six Sigma).
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community – tactful, mature and professional.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Great Plains Financials or other ERP systems is a plus.

Company Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.