Project Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • $90,000–$105,000 Per Year

Highlights

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who has spent several years supporting large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or capital projects and is comfortable owning project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis from project kickoff through completion. LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing project-based organization to identify a Project Accountant who can serve as a key financial partner to project and operational leadership.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Salary$90,000–$105,000 Per Year

Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing project-based organization to identify a Project Accountant who can serve as a key financial partner to project and operational leadership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who has spent several years supporting large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or capital projects and is comfortable owning project cost tracking, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis from project kickoff through completion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Track and reconcile project commitments, purchase orders, subcontractor costs, and budget performance

  • Review vendor invoices and payment applications for accuracy and project alignment

  • Prepare and maintain project forecasts, cash flow projections, and Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reporting

  • Monitor project risks, change orders, claims, and scope modifications

  • Partner with Project Managers to provide variance analysis and financial insights

  • Reconcile project budgets and forecasts with accounting records

  • Develop recurring cost reports and support leadership decision-making

  • Ensure compliance with financial controls, contract requirements, and customer reporting obligations

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within project-driven environments

  • Strong Excel skills and advanced financial reporting capabilities

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

  • Self-starter who can work independently and proactively identify risks and opportunities

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Andre Roesmaladi

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