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Babich & Assoc. lists this Project Accountant opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
nJob Description
n** About the Company **
nThe company is a premier, privately-owned General Contractor headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Built on financial stability, zero debt, and sustainable organic growth, the organization specializes in high-demand sectors like commercial healthcare and private education.
nThe firm prides itself on a culture that respects work-life balance, avoids burnout, and invests in long-term employee tenure. Its close-knit accounting group emphasizes strong teamwork, mutual respect, and close collaboration with operations teams and trade partners.
n** Position Overview **
nThe company is seeking a detailed-oriented Project Accountant to join its 5-person accounting team. In this role, the candidate will manage project accounting and billings for a portfolio of diverse projects ranging from small-scale jobs to large developments.
nThe successful candidate will start with a light workload of 4–5 projects to onboard smoothly, eventually scaling up to managing 10–15 active jobs at a time. This role focuses heavily on cost-plus billing and subcontractor management, requiring excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
n** Key Responsibilities **
nn** Project Billing & Documentation: ** Execute subcontractor billings and owner billings, including full back-up documentation and invoice verification.
n** Cost-Plus Accounting: ** Process monthly project billings with an emphasis on cost-plus accounting models using AIA formats (G702/G703).
n** Cross-Department Collaboration: ** Proactively follow up with project managers, superintendents, and trade partners over the phone and via email to resolve billing delays and ensure compliance.
n** Peak Volume Management: ** Work closely with the accounting team during peak billing periods (typically the last two weeks of each month) to meet deadlines accurately.
n** System Integration: ** Utilize industry accounting platforms to process workflows, maintain billing accuracy, and support transitioning software platforms.
n n** Qualifications & Experience **
nn** Education: ** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
n** Industry Background: ** 2+ years of accounting or project billing experience specifically within the General Contracting / Commercial Construction industry.
n** Billing Expertise: ** Hands-on knowledge of G702 and G703 project billing protocols, cost-plus billing structures, and subcontractor compliance.
n** Software Familiarity: ** Experience using construction management and accounting software such as Textura, Procore, Sage 300, or CMiC is highly preferred.
n** Communication & Detail: ** Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive mindset—willing to pick up the phone to track down information and clear bottlenecks.
n** Career Stability: ** Demonstrated history of long-term stability with previous employers.
n n** What the Company Offers **
nn** Competitive Compensation: ** Target salary range of $70,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
n** Comprehensive Benefits: ** Excellent health and dental coverage options (PPO or HSA), plus ancillary insurance options.
n** 401(k) Retirement Plan: ** Safe Harbor 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to a 4% company match (for a 5% contribution).
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
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