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Senior Project Accountant

LHH

Houston, Texas

Job description

Senior Project Accountant

Summary

The Senior Project Accountant is responsible for managing the financial aspects of assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, billing, cash flow analysis, and financial reporting. This role partners with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate project financials, identify risks, and support informed business decisions.

Job Duties
  • Track project costs, budgets, commitments, and purchase orders.
  • Review and process vendor invoices, subcontractor billings, and customer invoicing.
  • Prepare project forecasts, cash flow reports, and budget-to-actual analyses.
  • Monitor change orders and ensure proper financial documentation and approvals.
  • Reconcile project financial records and accounting system data.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses for management.
  • Support project closeout activities, final billings, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, contracts, and internal controls.
  • Partner with project managers to identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Assist with process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in project accounting.
  • Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with ERP or project accounting systems
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type: Full Time

If you're interested in the Senior Project Accountant position and are available to work in the Houston area, apply now by sending your resume to . Please send your resume in Word format and include your email and phone. Only those meeting the qualifications will receive a callback.

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Aaron Vizcaino

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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