About The Role

About the Role

The Project Accountant II supports ITEX's ICON construction division, providing accounting support directly to Project Managers on active construction projects. This role oversees all accounting processes for assigned projects, keeping them on budget, monitoring job costs against approved contract values, and resolving sub-contractor issues as they arise. The successful candidate has a solid grasp of construction accounting fundamentals, including job costing, lien waivers, and pay application review; is detail-oriented and well-organized; and works well under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Process invoices and payments for assigned construction projects
Process owner and sub-contractor pay applications and change orders
Process bank draws in coordination with project timelines
Prepare and reconcile monthly owner requisitions and subcontractor pay applications for assigned projects
Perform project budget analysis, cost variance analysis, and re-forecasting as needed
Prepare and deliver job cost reporting, including job cost transfers and cost coding review
Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations
Track and follow up on subcontractor compliance documentation, including insurance certificates, W-9s, and lien waivers
Assist in setting up cost codes and budgets for new project contracts
Maintain organized project accounting files, including contracts, POs, bills, liens, and correspondence
Provide training and day-to-day process guidance to junior Project Accountants on the team
Perform other duties as directed by management

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced construction accounting environment, communicates effectively with Project Managers and sub-contractors, and takes ownership of keeping projects on track financially.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who

Is highly detail-oriented and well-organized
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
Can lead and mentor a small team of accountants
Brings sound judgment to subcontractor documentation, compliance tracking, and billing accuracy
Thrives in a shared, open bullpen-style office setting, working closely alongside Project Managers and the accounting team

Specifically, we’re looking for someone who

Is highly detail-oriented and well-organized
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
Can lead and mentor a small team of accountants
Brings sound judgment to subcontractor documentation, compliance tracking, and billing accuracy
Thrives in a shared, open bullpen-style office setting, working closely alongside Project Managers and the accounting team

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (BCBS of Texas HSA/HMO/PPO options)
401(k) with 4% company match
Professional development and growth opportunities

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
3+ years of construction accounting support experience required
Working knowledge of AIA billing formats, retainage, lien waivers, and change order processing
Familiarity with job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting concepts
Experience with Yardi, AIA software, Sage, and Procore preferred
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
Proficient 10-key data entry

Physical Demands

This position primarily works in an office environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting and computer use. Occasional lifting of up to 15 lbs (files, office supplies) may be required.

The ITEX Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/D/V)