Cost Accountant - Dallas, TX

Mullins Mechanical
Dallas +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for construction accounting professionals who manage multiple projects and ensure compliance with financial and contractual standards, especially those with experience in construction ERP systems and industrial environments in Texas.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction accounting experience and ERP proficiency in industrial environments
    — “Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments”
  • Individuals who balance independent work with collaboration across project teams
    — “Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment”
  • Professionals skilled in financial analysis and project lifecycle tracking
    — “Monitor job costs, budget performance, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle”

Things to consider

  • The role involves travel to job locations in addition to working in Dallas
    — “work location for this position will be our Dallas, TX office with travel to job locations”
  • Attention to detail is critical due to the need for compliance and accuracy
    — “High level of accuracy and attention to detail”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with construction-specific ERP systems like Viewpoint or ComputerEase
    — “Experience with construction ERP/accounting software such as ComputerEase, Viewpoint, Netsuite, or similar programs”
  • Highlight track record in analyzing project variances and cost forecasting
    — “Analyze committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project variances”
  • Showcase ability to prepare and present monthly financial reports effectively
    — “Prepare monthly project financial reports and support project review meetings”
  • Demonstrate skills in reconciling WIP schedules and project accounts
    — “Track and reconcile project-related accounts, including work-in-progress (WIP) schedules”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage financial reporting for construction projects
  • monitor job costs
  • support project review meetings
Typical background
3-5 years of accounting experience2+ years of project accounting or construction accounting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project AccountingFinancial ReportingCost MonitoringBudget PerformanceProject Financial Analysis

Preferred

Construction Erp/accounting SoftwarePercentage-of-completion Revenue Recognition

Stack & domain

Financial ManagementProject AccountingConstruction AccountingPercentage-of-completion Revenue RecognitionJob CostingWIP ReportingConstruction Erp/accounting SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelPivot TablesLookupsFinancial AnalysisAnalyticalProblem-solvingOrganizationalCommunicationTeamworkConstructionAccountingFinance

About the role

Original posting from Mullins Mechanical

We are seeking a Construction Project Accountant to support the financial management of multiple construction projects from startup through closeout. This role will be responsible for maintaining project financial records, monitoring costs, supporting billing activities, and providing timely and accurate financial reporting to project teams and management. The work location for this position will be our Dallas, TX office with travel to job locations.

Our Commitment

Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-tier reputation throughout the industry. Built on strong client relationships, our project teams are dedicated to delivering services with integrity while maintaining the highest standards of performance.

We recognize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

Manage financial reporting and accounting activities for assigned construction projects.

Monitor job costs, budget performance, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.

Review subcontractor invoices and ensure proper coding and approval.

Assist project managers with forecasting project costs, revenue, and cash flow.

Analyze committed costs, cost-to-complete estimates, and project variances.

Track and reconcile project-related accounts, including work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.

Prepare monthly project financial reports and support project review meetings.

Coordinate lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and other project compliance documentation.

Support external audits and financial reporting requirements.

Collaborate with project managers, procurement personnel, and operations teams to resolve financial issues.

Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with company policies and contract requirements.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience required.

Minimum 2 years of project accounting or construction accounting experience preferred.

Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, job costing, and WIP reporting.

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Experience with construction ERP/accounting software such as ComputerEase, Viewpoint, Netsuite, or similar programs

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

Join Us

Mullins Mechanical ranked #1,475 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list and we’re proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We’re a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and manufacturing environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, and other large commercial facilities. A career is waiting for you at Mullins Mechanical! 

Join Us

Mullins Mechanical ranked #243 on the 2024 ENR Top Specialty Contractors list, #48 in the Nation and #5 in the Southeast among Firms in Mechanical. We’re proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. We’re a self-performing specialty contractor specializing in design-build applications, HVAC systems, plumbing, process piping systems, boiler and chiller systems, equipment installation and rigging, plant relocation and maintenance, fire protection, and metal fabrication. Our projects are often in industrial and heavy commercial environments such as manufacturing facilities, automotive plants, chemical plants, distribution centers, warehouses, data centers, and other large facilities.

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