Project Accounting Specialist II

Zachry Group

Project Accounting Specialist responsible for maintaining job cost records and financial compliance in construction projects. Collaborate with Project Managers and teams for accurate financial reporting throughout project life.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in job cost accounting and financial management within construction projects, ensuring compliance with GAAP and contract requirements while effectively managing project billings and revenue recognition.

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Job Cost AccountingConstruction ContractsPercentage-Of-Completion Revenue RecognitionExcel ProficiencyAccounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Job Cost Records MaintenanceCost Code ManagementTransaction Review and PostingCost Discrepancy InvestigationForecast MonitoringMonthly Project Billings PreparationRetainage CalculationBilled-To-Date ReconciliationFinancial ReportingGAAP Compliance

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject-Based AccountingFinancial ContactCost ManagementRevenue Recognition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate job cost records by phase and cost code for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
Review and post job cost transactions from AP, payroll, and equipment systems.
Investigate and resolve job cost discrepancies or miscoding's.
Monitor forecasts vs. actual costs and flag potential overruns.
Prepare monthly project billings in accordance with contract terms
Calculate retainage on billings and track retainage held and released.
Support revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion
Reconcile billed-to-date amounts with job cost and project status reports.
Serve as a financial contact for assigned projects.
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and contract requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based accounting.
Experience with job cost accounting and construction contracts strongly preferred.
Proficient in Excel (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, IF statements, PivotTables).
Understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching