Project Accountant (Construction) - Dallas, Texas

Mullins Mechanical
Dallas, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have construction industry accounting experience and a background in financial and cost accounting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with construction accounting experience and a track record in financial and cost accounting
    — “construction industry experience is a plus”
  • Professionals who value collaborative environments and are driven by organizational growth
    — “working in a collaborative environment and want to be part of a growing team”
  • Individuals with 3-5 years of accounting experience and a preference for hands-on financial tasks
    — “Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience required”

Things to consider

  • The work location is fixed at the main office in Carrollton, GA, with no mention of remote flexibility
    — “work location for this position will be our main office in Carrollton, GA”
  • The role requires a strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
    — “Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and general financial accounting and cost accounting”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with financial reconciliations and journal entries in the construction domain
    — “Review and/or prepare monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts”
  • Emphasize your proficiency in Excel and accounting software in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with strong emphasis on Excel), industry software, and accounting software”
  • Showcase your ability to analyze financial data and resolve discrepancies in your application materials
    — “Review general ledger for possible reclassification of miscoded entries”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial reporting
  • timely month-end close
  • effective cost control
Typical background
accounting degree3-5 years accounting experience

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingFinancial ReportingGAAPExcelAccount PayableAccount ReceivableBank ReconciliationCost Accounting

Preferred

Construction AccountingProject Accounting

Stack & domain

Microsoft OfficeExcelAccounting SoftwareGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (gaap)CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Mullins Mechanical

About You 

Are you an organized accountant who’s ready for a change? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want to be part of a growing team? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.   

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities.  The work location for this position will be our main office in Carrollton, GA.   

Our Commitment 

Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry.  Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.  

We realize that our greatest asset is our people.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K. 

Responsibilities  

Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable. 

Assist with credit card transaction recording and reconciliation. 

Assist controller with month end close process. 

Review general ledger for possible reclassification of miscoded entries. 

Review and/or prepare monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. 

Prepare necessary journal entries. 

Reconcile bank accounts and analyze outstanding items for resolution. 

Perform general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. 

Assist controller in preparing for independent audit. 

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Associate’s degree in Accounting, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.  

Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience required, construction industry experience is a plus. 

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting. 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (with strong emphasis on Excel), industry software, and accounting software. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

Strong analytical skills. 

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

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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