About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Job Cost Accountant to support construction accounting activities in Irving, TX. You will work closely with operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and project teams to maintain accurate job cost records, support month-end close, and ensure timely billing and subcontractor payments.

• Submit certified payrolls and manage TxDOT DBE agreements and reporting
• Process change orders, job progress billings and subcontractor uploads in Viewpoint
• Set up new project phases and cost types for Payroll and AP as needed
• Prepare and process subcontractor pay estimates; manage retainage tracking
• Assist AR/CashApp with applying payments and resolving payment discrepancies
• Perform monthly receivable reviews with operations and weekly job cost P&L distributions
• Complete job cost adjustments, month-end job reviews, job closeouts and subcontractor closeouts
• Respond to internal/external audit requests and support weekly cost distribution meetings
• Communicate with subcontractors and customers regarding payment or invoice issues

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Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline — or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 1–3 years experience in a construction accounting environment preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Familiarity with Viewpoint (or similar construction ERP) and HCSS is a plus
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and independently analyze accounting issues
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable working with management and field teams
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work across levels in an organization
• Proficiency operating standard office equipment and accounting software

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Work Requirements

• Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required
• May be required to work nights and weekends occasionally
• Maintain professional appearance and punctuality
• Adhere strictly to safety requirements and company procedures
• Able to work in a team environment and assist coworkers or supervisors as needed
• Ability to work without close supervision

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Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit and use hands for keyboarding and other tasks
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Able to lift and move objects up to the ranges listed by the client as needed (10–100 lbs, varying frequency)
• Vision abilities (with correction) to perform close and distance work; ability to hear and communicate effectively

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Work Environment

• Standard office environment with a fast-paced tempo and deadlines
• Noise level may be moderate in some areas
• Interaction with field personnel, operations, finance teams and external vendors/subcontractors

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What Confidential Client Offers You

• An inclusive culture that values growth, development and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.