Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Accountant to support construction and land development operations in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-visibility financial activities across project accounting, cash management, and reporting in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage accounting tasks that directly influence project performance and business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor land development spending and maintain accurate records of project-related financial activity.
• Prepare journal entries, cost allocations, and account reclassifications to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities tied to homebuilding operations, including deposits, funding transactions, and internal money movement.
• Review job cost data, investigate variances, and help ensure project financials reflect current and accurate information.
• Process payments such as wires, vendor disbursements, and title-related transactions while maintaining proper documentation.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts regularly to preserve the integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close activities and contribute to recurring financial and operational reporting.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve coding issues, correct discrepancies, and strengthen accounting workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and support operational changes when needed. Requirements
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, contractor, land development, or homebuilding environments.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Hands-on understanding of job cost accounting and project-based financial analysis.
• Familiarity with lien waivers, funding flows, and payment processing in a construction-related setting.
• Ability to review detailed financial information, detect discrepancies, and take corrective action promptly.
• Proficiency in collaborating across teams and managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

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