Project Accountant

Project Accountant Global Roofing Group - 4.1 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Accounting systems Full Job Description CSM Industrial, based in Houston, is a specialty contractor serving the Gulf Coast region with a focus on heavy industrial siding and metal roofing. The company partners with clients in power generation, refining, LNG, and petrochemical sectors, delivering complex, safety-critical projects on time and within budget. As CSM Industrial experiences significant growth and leadership transition, it is strengthening its operational team. The Project Accountant role is a key position that bridges accounting, procurement, logistics, and contract administration, supporting project managers, field supervisors, vendors, and clients to ensure seamless project execution. Responsibilities Create and manage Schedules of Values (SOVs) for each project within the accounting system Generate and distribute billing reports to Project Managers Prepare, submit, and upload invoices in accordance with contract requirements, including sending PDFs to customers Create, sign, and notarize conditional lien waivers as needed Submit billing and compliance documents through customer portals or pay applications as required Ensure all documentation required for payment is complete and submitted on time Set up jobs in the accounting system upon contract approval and verify consistency across internal records and Salesforce Upload approved SOVs and enter budget, task codes, retention, billing terms, TPT/bond numbers, and compliance paperwork Assist with execution and tracking of project change orders and upload to the accounting system Request, track, and send conditional/unconditional waivers to customers as needed Assist in collecting and organizing compliance documentation required for billing and payments Monitor and follow up on outstanding receivables and track AR-related communications Participate in sales contract reviews and regular project-related meetings Create purchase orders and process vendor and subcontractor invoices Validate pay applications for compliance with lien waiver and contract terms Coordinate timely accounts payable to support project delivery and cost accuracy Receive Job Material Requests (JMRs) from Project Managers, confirm warehouse stock, and initiate procurement as needed Obtain competitive quotes, issue purchase orders using correct job cost codes, and coordinate with vendors for delivery confirmation Ensure material receivers are printed and routed to the warehouse for accurate receiving Track inbound material deliveries and communicate ETA updates to jobsite supervisors Lead daily shipping meetings with warehouse and field logistics teams to coordinate material flow to active projects Maintain consumables inventory and reorder proactively to avoid jobsite shortages Qualifications Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred 3+ years of accounting experience in the construction or roofing industry Proficiency in construction accounting software (such as ComputerEase, Acumatica, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, or similar) Strong understanding of AIA billing, job costing, and WIP reporting Familiarity with roofing and construction industry terminology and workflows Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with field and office teams Offered compensation: $60,000/yr - $70,000/yr Experience and License Requirements Accounting Construction Accounting Software