Job Description

Construction Accountant- Houston, TX

The accountant will be responsible for managing core accounting functions including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, construction draws, and month end closing. This position requires a hands-on, organized professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles and multifamily real estate operations.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close procedures (journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, etc.)
• Support annual financial statement audit requests
• Journal entry and reconciliation review
• Intercompany bookings and reconciliation
• Manage subcontractor and vendor billing, pay apps, and insurance compliance
• Handle job cost allocations, project reconciliations, and month-end close
• Maintain accurate records within QuickBooks Online
• Collaborate closely with operations and project management teams to ensure financial accuracy
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding, approvals, and payments.
• Including cutting checks, updating check register and saving scanned copies.
• Coordination and process construction draw requests, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate. As well as preparation of Actual v Budget reports
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accounting information is consistent and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 13 years of accounting experience, preferably in multifamily real estate or related industries.
• Proficiency in accounting software, construction software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of AP, payroll, reconciliations, and construction draw processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset toward process improvement.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

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