Project Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY The Project Accountant is responsible for coordinating all phases of the construction job costing process including categorizing, recording, analyzing and monitoring costs and billings associated with a large construction project as well as several smaller less complex projects. This position also assures vendor compliance in order to manage project risk. This role is assigned to a large construction project, working closely with the Project Manager to assure timely and accurate accounting and risk management throughout the project life cycle. What you’ll do: • Compiles, prepares and analyzes monthly project billings per contract requirements. • Performs financial analysis and reconciliation of project costs versus project budget. • Manages vendor compliance, insurance, lien waivers, retention and W-9s • Produces and analyzes job performance and profitability through jobs cost tracking reports. • Assists in preparation of status reports and maintains accurate project statuses and budget information in COINs. • Identifies and resolves basic and more complex project-related accounting issues and resolves in a timely manner. What you’ll need to be successful: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred or equivalent experience • 3-5 years’ of project accounting experience preferred • Strong accounting knowledge • Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong customer service skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required YOU Matter The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018. BRANDT TODAY In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees. With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs. PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. Benefits: As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: • 401(k) Plan • Competitive Pay • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance • Disability Income Protection Insurance • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) • Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave • Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - Explore Our Culture Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. • *All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** • *We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** If you don’t feel this position is a match for you, we encourage you to share it with others. Feel free to share throughout your social networks and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram to keep up to date on what we’re doing as a company. Apply Job!