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Project Accountant

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
Location: Austin, TX

Salary: 65-95K (commensurate with experience)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support the financial management of active construction projects in the Austin market. This role partners closely with Project Managers and leadership to ensure accurate job cost tracking, timely billing, and strong financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage job cost accounting for multiple active projects
  • Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA / percentage-of-completion)
  • Track budgets, change orders, and cost-to-complete reporting
  • Review subcontractor pay applications and lien waivers
  • Assist with WIP schedules and month-end close
  • Reconcile project-related accounts and support audit requests

Qualifications

  • 3 years of project accounting experience in construction or related industry
  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting and progress billing
  • Experience with construction ERP systems (Sage, Viewpoint, CMiC, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, cost analysis)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred

We are proactively building a pipeline of Project Accountants for current and future opportunities in the Austin market. If you are a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, we encourage you to apply. For confidential consideration, email your resume directly to ieasthope@talentsphere.ca

Job# 16816914

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