Project Accountant (Construction) - Dallas, Texas

The role

This person will support the financial management of multiple construction projects from startup through closeout. They will maintain project financial records, monitor costs, support billing, and provide financial reporting.

What you will do

• Manage financial reporting and accounting activities for assigned construction projects.
• Monitor job costs, budget performance, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review subcontractor invoices and ensure proper coding and approval.
• Assist project managers with forecasting project costs, revenue, and cash flow.
• Analyze committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project variances.
• Track and reconcile project-related accounts, including work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and support project review meetings.
• Coordinate lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and other project compliance documentation.
• Support external audits and financial reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement personnel, and operations teams to resolve financial issues.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with construction ERP/accounting software such as ComputerEase, Viewpoint, Netsuite, or similar programs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of project accounting or construction accounting experience

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• 401(k) plan

About the company

Mullins Mechanical is a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, and metal fabrication. It is one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America.