Staff Project Accountant (Entry-level)

About the role

We're seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to join our team at our office near Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Whether you're a recent Accounting, Finance, or Business graduate looking to start your career or an accounting professional with 1-3 years of experience, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to project accounting in a fast-paced construction environment. In this role, you'll work closely with project managers, operations teams, and accounting leadership to help track project costs, process billing, analyze budgets, and support financial reporting. You'll have the opportunity to learn the business side of construction while building a strong foundation in accounting and finance. Great fit for recent graduates or candidates with 1-2 years of experience. Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals. Exposure to project accounting, operations, and construction finance. Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Collaborative, team-oriented culture with visibility across the business. The position is 100% onsite at our Houston office located near Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). You'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside project managers, accounting professionals, and operations leaders who support large-scale construction projects. The culture is team-oriented, energetic, and focused on professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining accurate project financial records, including cost tracking, billing, revenue recognition, and reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to understand project progress, budgets, and financial performance.
• Prepare and process project billing in accordance with contract requirements and company procedures.
• Support job cost reporting and work-in-progress (WIP) schedule preparation.
• Reconcile project accounts and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities related to project billing and collections.
• Enter, maintain, and analyze project financial data within accounting and ERP systems.
• Utilize Excel to prepare reports, analyze project performance, and support decision-making.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding project financial information and billing.
• Collaborate with office and field teams to ensure project budgets and financial data remain accurate.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0-2 years of accounting, finance, bookkeeping, project accounting, or related experience.
• Internship experience in accounting, finance, construction, or a similar