Associate, Project Accounting

HITT Contracting - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Construction of Buildings

About the position

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Accounting Associate to join their accounting team. This role is crucial for managing job cost accounting across multiple projects, ensuring effective communication and adherence to company policies, and providing support to the Project Management team. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for hands-on job cost accounting for multiple projects including Subcontractor AP processing, Client invoicing, and budgeting.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all costs related to each project.
• Actively involved with the Project Management team to ensure they receive the necessary direction and support.
• Ensure existing Project Accounting and all Company Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated and enforced.
• Communicate, discuss, and resolve accounting-related problems with the team in a timely manner.
• Actively monitor projects from a risk management perspective and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-5 years of construction or project-related accounting experience desired.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and disciplined.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and exposure to ERP systems or comparable business software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance speed with quality of results.

Nice-to-haves

• JD Edwards experience is a plus.