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Junior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Play a key role in the financial success and profitability of high-impact projects.- Partner directly with Project Managers and leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.
- Gain broad exposure to project accounting, revenue recognition, billing, and collections.
- Be trusted to influence financial decisions through analysis of costs, margins, cash flow, and project performance.
- Work in a dynamic project-based environment where your contributions are highly visible.
- Expand expertise in percentage-of-completion accounting and construction/project accounting practices.
- Develop advanced skills with project forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, and project leadership teams.
- Work with industry-standard tools and processes, including AIA billing, schedules of values, and change order management.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial performance reporting.- Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and maintain related contract documentation.
- Prepare and submit client billings, progress invoices, AIA payment applications, and supporting documentation.
- Monitor project margins, underbillings, overbillings, and cash flow performance.
- Review and process change orders, budget updates, and contract modifications.
- Manage accounts receivable activities, collections efforts, and payment issue resolution.
Qualifications:
- Experience in project accounting, construction accounting, project billing, or accounts receivable.
- Knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, forecasting, and revenue recognition.